2. By repeating the detail about taking the little girl by the hand, the myth emphasizes the idea that Ta-ren-ya-wa-gon is
A big and overpowering,
8. fearful and awe-inspiring,
C. gentle and elderly
D. protective and wise

D. protective and wise

Explanation:

According to the myth, the narrator repeats the detail that Ta-ren-ya-wa-gon takes the little girl by the hand to emphasize the idea that Ta-ren-ya-wa-gon is protective and wise

This answer is correct because it is not A, B, or D.