Pipil people

Pipil people are an indigenous group from El Salvador, also found in western Honduras and Nicaragua. They are descendants of the Nahua, who migrated from Mexico during the post-classic period of Mesoamerican history.

History

The Pipil people's history is closely tied to the larger Nahua culture. The Nahua were a group of indigenous people in Mexico, who spoke the Nahuatl language. The Pipil migrated from central Mexico to their current locations in Central America after the fall of Tula, the capital of the Toltec civilization, around the 10th century AD.

Language

The Pipil language is a member of the Nahuan branch of the Uto-Aztecan language family. It is also known as Nawat and is still spoken by a small number of people in El Salvador and Honduras.

Culture

The Pipil culture is characterized by its agricultural practices, particularly the cultivation of maize, beans, and squash. They also practiced pottery and weaving, and were known for their intricate featherwork. The Pipil had a complex social structure, with a ruling class, a warrior class, and a commoner class.

Religion

The Pipil people practiced a polytheistic religion, worshipping a pantheon of gods similar to those of the Nahua. Their chief god was Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent, who was associated with the wind and the morning star.

Modern Day

Today, the Pipil people continue to maintain their cultural traditions, despite centuries of colonialism and assimilation. Efforts are being made to preserve the Pipil language and cultural practices, particularly in El Salvador.