briannalane120 Briannalane120 Ambitious “The absolute correct answer- Gods and goddesses could turn themselves and mortals intoanimals. Gods turned people into animals to punish them. Also,shapeshiFting could be caused by a spell/or curse.”
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.
