A Mexican mayor married a crocodile in an ancient earth fertility ceremony on Friday, according to reports and video.

Victor Sosa, mayor of the southwestern Mexican town of San Pedro Huamerula, said the marriage was “a union between the Huave and Chontales tribes” and “the result of problems between these two cultures”. according to A video of the ceremony shared by Reuters. Sosa also described it as “a bond between a princess and her servants”.

The Huave and Chontales tribes Mesoamerican Indian civilization It has pre-Columbian roots in what is now Oaxaca. (Related: First ‘virgin birth’ documented in alligator species)

According to Reuters, the crocodile is believed to be a deity representing Mother Earth, and marriage is a prayer to the blessings of nature and a union between man and God.

Crocodiles wore white wedding dresses in mixed ceremonies, a nod to Catholic influences according to Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).

Olivia Perez, who dressed the crocodile, said the Saurian was “an important person. She is a princess who comes to bring us water, good harvests and rain, so God the Almighty Father will give us food and fish.” , corn, harvest.”

However, other reports indicate that this animal alligator or Caiman. According to Sky News, the creature’s name is Alicia Adriana. Sosa reportedly married a similar Saurian around the same time in 2022.

According to the video, Sosa kissed the reptile’s nose to seal the bond, but the nose appeared to be tangled shut.