What was one major cause of european global exploration during the 15th to 18th centuries

Human to animal

Animal to human

Goddess to animal.

Explanation:

Human shapeshifts to animal and vice versa because animals according, to the mythology and legends, play a crucial role in representing their power, strength, and intelligence. The companionship between human and animals presented for survival in the woods and every day of lives. Goddess transforms into animals to show their power and to protect themselves. Some of the goddesses who transform into animals included Medusa, Europa, Semele, Nemesis etc.