On the Formation Traits of the Powerful Clan Organization in Northeast China in the Han Dynasty

The powerful clan in northeast China in the Han Dynasty is in fact a consanguineous social group formed by the core family and other members of the clan. In the clan, the members held regular ancestry -worshiping ceremonies and other gatherings to strengthen the consanguineous connection and the sense of identity as well as the cohesive force of the clan. The mutual economic aid and armed protection were the main manifestation of the social function of the clan, which played an important role in the survival and growth of this clan.