Expeditions led by Prince Henry, of the 15^th Century, moved slowly because Mariners believed that waters at the equator were at the boiling point and contained sea monsters that could engulf ships.

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This belief was common among mariners during the 15th century and contributed to slower exploration and trade routes. Prince Henry, also known as Henry the Navigator, sponsored many expeditions to explore the west coast of Africa, but progress was hindered by this superstition.

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