The cult of the ____ helped fill the gap between the goddesses of traditional Amerindian religions and their conversion to Catholicism.

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The cult of the Virgin of Guadalupe helped bridge the gap between traditional Amerindian religions and Catholicism in colonial Mexico. The Virgin of Guadalupe was seen as a hybrid figure of both indigenous and Christian symbols, which made her more relatable to the indigenous population. The cult of the Virgin of Guadalupe became one of the most important religious movements in Mexico and is still widely celebrated today.

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