Dibella

Dibella, called Dibe by the Kothringi,The Water-getting Girl and the Inverse Tiger is the goddess of beauty, love, art and music, and is one of the Nine Divines. In Cyrodiil, she has nearly a dozen different cults, some devoted to women, some to artists and aesthetics, and some even to erotic instruction.Varieties of Faith in the Empire
==Names==
Dibella is also known as the "Passion Dancer," "Our Blessed Lady."Loremaster's Archive: Courting Practices in Tamriel She has also been referred to as the Queen of Heaven.King Edward, Book III
==Worship==
===Black Marsh===
The Kothringi, the indigenous humans of Black Marsh, are known to have worshipped Dibella in the name Dibe, alongside Mara and Kynareth, as one of the "mothers in the Around-Us." 
They built a Temple of Dibella in the city of Gideon, which can be found during the Second Era.Loremaster's Archive: Courting Practices in Tamriel
===Hammerfell===
Dibella is the patron deity of the region of Tigonus, and is popular among Redguard women.The (Improved) Emperor's Guide to Tamriel Dibella is not universally accepted, only venerated by a select group known as "Forebears," who began to accept her into their pantheon under the Cyrodilic Empire.Varieties of Faith, The Forebears The Order of the Lily was a knightly order dedicated to Dibella which protected her temples against its adversaries, such as the followers of Sanguine, the Daedric Prince of Hedonism.
===High Rock===
In the late Third Era, the House of Dibella was responsible for the administration of temples dedicated to Dibella in the province of High Rock, and the Order of the Lily was also active in the province at this time.
Dibella is the patron deity of the regions of Koegria and Menevia, and is venerated as a member of the Bretony Pantheon.
===Skyrim===
The Nords of Skyrim acclaim Dibella as the Bed-Wife of Shor, and is considered a member of the Nordic Pantheon. In the Fourth Era, the practice of the Dibellan Arts was disapproved of in certain localities and could lead to ostracism.Dialogue from Haelga 
==Chapels==
===Cyrodiil===
Cyrodiil's Chapel of Dibella resides in Anvil. Pilgrims of the Nine Divines begin their trek here. Prayers heard by Dibella within the chapel fortify Personality, through Dibella's Kiss. In the Third Era, several murders took place in the Chapel of Dibella, desecrating the shrine within. This led to the restoration of the Knights of the Nine and the collection of the artifacts of the Divine Crusaders.Events of 
===Skyrim===
Skyrim's Temple of Dibella resides in the Dwemer-built city of Markarth. In the Fourth Era, the Dragonborn may ravage the Temple of Dibella in a drunken fit, after a drinking competition with Sam Guevenne, who was the Daedric Prince Sanguine in disguise. The Dragonborn may also steal the Golden Statue of Dibella from within the shrine for the Thieves Guild of Riften. The Dragonborn can also do some redeemable actions in the name of the Temple, namely finding the next Sybil of Dibella.
===Wayshrines===
Two wayshrines dedicated to Dibella exist in Cyrodiil. One is located south of Chorrol, while the other is located west of the Imperial City.
==Artifacts==
===Brush of Truepaint===
The Brush of Truepaint was an artifact created from the hair of Dibella.Dialogue with Rythe Lythandas During the Third Era, a painter named Rythe Lythandas acquired the Aedric artifact. While in his possession, the Brush was stolen by a thief who entered one of Rythe's paintings and held him prisoner there. The Hero of Kvatch may have rescued him, using a special poison made from turpentine.Events of "A Brush With Death"
===Helm of the Crusader===
The Helm of the Crusader was created by Dibella for Pelinal Whitestrake to aid in his battle against Umaril the Unfeathered. Sir Amiel Lannus sought the relic at The Shrine of the Crusader in hopes of restoring lost honor to the Crusaders. Unfortunately, he died in the endeavor. Before his death, he was shown a vision of the helm, which he recorded in his journal.Sir Amiel's Journal During the Third Era, the Hero of Kvatch received the helmet from Vanua on their quest to collect the lost relics of the Divine Crusader.Events of "The Shrine of the Crusader"
==Verse==
"Come to me, Dibella, for without you, my words must lie dull and leaden without the gilding of grace and sagacity to enchant the reader's ear and eye."Pocket Guide to the Empire, Third Edition: Foreword
==Commandment==
"Open your heart to the noble secrets of art and love. Treasure the gifts of friendship. Seek joy and inspiration in the mysteries of love."Ten Commands: Nine Divines
==Trivia==
*Dibella seems to be the Elder Scrolls version of the Greek god Aphrodite - goddess of love and sexual desire, she also bears resemblance to her in depiction on statues.
*Dibella was named after Daggerfall beta tester Mary Jo DiBella.Daggerfacts
==Gallery==
Dibella Stained Glass Circle.png|Dibella's symbol, wrought in stained glass.
Haelga's Statue of Dibella.png|Haelga's Statue of Dibella.
Dibella (statue).jpg|A statue in the likeness of the goddess in Markarth.
Statue of Dibella (Online).png|A statue of Dibella in Anvil.
==See also==
*Altar of Dibella
*Amulet of Dibella
*Brush of Truepaint
*Chapel of Dibella
*Dibella's Kiss
*Lisbet's Dibella Statue
*Shrine of Dibella
*Wayshrine of Dibella
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