Helen Burgos-Ellis discusses Mexico’s unique blend of Catholicism and Indigenous beliefs, highlighting the Day of the Dead as a key example of religious hybridity. She notes that the cross, commonly seen as a Christian symbol, also appeared in pre-contact Mesoamerican traditions—such as in the Tomb of King Pakal at Palenque—where it signified cosmic journeys. This overlap allowed Indigenous communities to preserve their beliefs under colonial rule by merging familiar imagery with imposed religion.