Anli Geinu points out stories like "The Marriage of the Sister and Brother" and "Shunning Evil Omens" which depict Atayal who were unwilling to run away from difficulties, and bravely stood up to the challenges.
安力給怒認為，黥面由來的「姊弟通婚」及「趨吉避凶」說，兩者都是泰雅人面對困難時不願逃避、勇於接受挑戰的文化特質。