Are Henan people Dongyi people?

The conclusion that Henan people were Dongyi people. In document 1, it was mentioned that the people of Henan belonged to Dongyi, and were most similar to the old Dongyi people of Shandong, northern Anhui, and Huaibei of Jiangsu. In addition, document 2 also mentioned that the "Dongyi" mentioned in the early days mostly referred to the tribes in the eastern part of Henan Province, Shandong Province, and the northwestern part of Jiangsu Province. Therefore, it could be said that Henan people were Dongyi people.

There were many theories about the ancestors of the Dongyi people. According to historical records, the ancestors of the Dongyi people could be traced back to Taihao. Taihao was a descendant of Fuxi and was also known as the East Emperor or the Green Emperor. Another theory was that the ancestors of the Dongyi people came from the Caucasians in southern Europe, the Tunguska people in the Siberian jungle, and the mixed-blood descendants of the Pacific Polynesian islanders. Another theory was that the ancestors of Dongyi people might have come from Africa or South Asia. However, these statements did not provide conclusive evidence to determine the origin of Dongyi people's ancestors. Therefore, there was no clear answer about the ancestors of the Dongyi people.

The origin of the Dongyi people could be traced back to the pre-Qin period of China, especially during the Shang and Zhou Dynasties, when the residents of the Central Plains referred to the residents of the lower reaches of the Yellow River. According to archeological research, Dongyi referred to the carrier of the Hou-Li culture and the Yueshi culture. During the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, after many years of management by Qi, Lu and other countries in Shandong, Yi and Xia gradually merged. The Dongyi culture was one of the oldest civilizations in the pre-Qin period of China. The Dongyi people were the creators and users of the oldest characters, bows, rituals, and metals in China. However, there was still some controversy and uncertainty about the specific origin of the Dongyi people. The current research had not yet given a definite answer.

The features of the ancient Dongyi people included yellow skin, black hair, eyes, medium build, and flat face. The features of Dongyi people in Shandong were high nose bridge, deep eye sockets, triangular eyes, high cheekbones, big lips, and thick body structure. The Dongyi people looked similar to the legendary dragon, so some people thought they were the descendants of the dragon. In addition, the appearance of Dongyi people was related to the variety of ancient China appearances. Generally speaking, Dongyi people's appearance might be different in different regions, but they could be generally described as yellow skin, black hair, eyes, medium build, and flat face.

The ancestor of Dongyi people was Taihao. Taihao was a descendant of Fuxi, also known as East Emperor or Green Emperor. Taihao lived in 4000 years B.C. and was one of the ancestors of the Dongyi tribe. The descendants of the Dongyi tribes continued to multiply and formed many tribes, including Chiyou and Shaohao, the eldest son of the Yellow Emperor. Shao Hao was sent by the Yellow Emperor to the largest tribe in Dongyi, the Fenghong tribe, to train. He married the daughter of the Fenghong tribe and later became the leader of the Fenghong tribe and the leader of the entire Dongyi tribe. Therefore, it could be said that the ancestor of Dongyi people was Taihao.

Dongyi people were originally referred to as the tribes in the eastern part of Henan Province, Shandong Province, and the northwest part of Jiangsu Province (Xuzhou City). Later, Dongyi expanded to include residents of Northeast China, the Korean Peninsula, and Japan. In the Qing Dynasty, it even included the inhabitants of the Polynesian Islands in Oceania and Mexico in North America. Therefore, Dongyi people could be said to be people from Henan, Shandong, Jiangsu, and other places.

There were some disputes and uncertainties about the ethnic belonging of the ancient Dongyi people. According to historical records and archaeological discoveries, the Dongyi people belonged to the yellow race and were related to the ancient ethnic groups of China and the Korean Peninsula. However, some people believed that Dongyi people might have Caucasian (white) blood, but this view had not been publicly discussed. In addition, the appearance and cultural traditions of Dongyi people were not significantly different from other yellow people. Therefore, there were still some disputes and doubts about the exact race of the ancient Dongyi people.

Henan was a province with a long history in China, with rich cultural heritage and celebrity resources. Here are some famous people from Henan: 1 Shang Yang: A famous politician, reformist, and military strategist in Chinese history. He was known as " There will be no Shang Yang after Shang Yang." 2. Guan Yu: An important general of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period. Later generations respectfully called him Guan Yunchang. 3. Bai Juyi: The famous poet of the Tang Dynasty was known as the "Poet Devil" and "Poet King". 4 Cao Cao: An important politician and military strategist of the State of Wei during the Three Kingdoms period, known as the "Emperor Wu of Wei". 5. Yue Fei: A famous general and national hero of the Southern Song Dynasty. Later generations called him Yue Wumu. Ouyang Xiu: A famous writer and politician of the Northern Song Dynasty, known as one of the "Eight Great Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties". 7. Han Yu: A famous writer and ideologist of the Tang Dynasty was hailed as "There will be no Han Yu after Han Yu". 8 Wang Anshi: A famous politician and writer of the Northern Song Dynasty, known as one of the "Eight Great Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties". These celebrities had left a profound influence on Chinese history and were an important part of Henan culture.

Henan was one of the important origins of Chinese history and culture, with rich cultural heritage and celebrity resources. Here are some famous Henan celebrities: During the Spring and Autumn Period of China, the people of the State of Lu were known as the founders of Confucianism, which had a profound impact on Chinese culture. 2. Bai Juyi, a poet of the Tang Dynasty, was known as the "Poet Devil" and "Poet King". His works have been handed down to this day. Han Yu was a writer and philosopher of the Tang Dynasty. He was known as one of the "Eight Great Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties". His prose was known as "Han Wen", which had a profound influence on Chinese literature. Ma Zhiyuan, a Yuan Dynasty writer, was known as the "King of Yuan Qu". His representative work "Tianjing Sand·Autumn Thoughts" is still widely read today. 5 Liu Yuxi was a writer and politician of the Tang Dynasty. He was known as "Liu Yuxi". His representative work,"The Inscription of the Shrinking Room", was known as a "cultural classic". The founder of Henan opera, Chen Jing, one of the four great students of Henan opera, is known as the "father of Henan opera". His masterpiece,"The Legend of the White Snake", is still widely loved by the audience. The Henan Province team is a professional basketball team recognized by the China Basketball Association and has won the national championship many times. These celebrities have made outstanding achievements in their respective fields, which have had a profound impact on Chinese culture and are also an important part of Henan culture.

The Dongyi people did not have a clear record of where they had gone. The documents mentioned that the Dongyi tribe fled southeast after being wiped out, but there was no detailed record of where they went. Dongyi was not a single tribe or race. It was a general term that included many tribes and races. According to historical records, the ancestor of the Dongyi tribe was Taihao. The area they lived in was roughly in the area between the Liaodong Peninsula, Shandong Peninsula, and the Huaihe River basin, spanning Shandong, Anhui, Jiangsu, Shanghai, and other provinces. Dongyi and Huaxia had the same ancestor, but they lived in different areas and had different habits. However, the specific information about the final destination of the Dongyi people was not clear, so it was impossible to give a definite answer.