The Hercules totem of the Li ethnic group has the meaning of ancestor worship and hero worship.
The Li Hercules totem reflects people’s worship of ancestors and heroes, and shows their ideals and desires to conquer and dominate nature. Hercules is regarded as a symbol of bravery and wisdom of the Li people and is revered in Li culture. Weaving the Hercules totem on the skirt is to commemorate and remember the existence and influence of Hercules.