# Dian the Beautiful — At the Earth’s Core character guide

> Dian the Beautiful in At the Earth’s Core by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Dian

**First appearance:** 0004-iv-dian-the-beautiful

## Snapshot

An Amoz tribeswoman who fled a brutal suitor only to be captured, and whose guarded pride both wounds and captivates David Innes.

## Who they are

Dian the Beautiful belongs to the cliff-dwelling tribe of Amoz, and she ran from Jubal the Ugly One rather than become his mate. Chained beside David on a slave march, she teaches him her language and customs, but a single misunderstood gesture makes her turn cold and unreachable. Her disappearance after an escape attempt becomes the engine of David's determination to survive Pellucidar.

## Relationships

### [Ghak](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_earth_s_core_se/characters/ghak)

_friendship_

Dian and Ghak are close allies and fellow Sarians, sharing mutual respect and loyalty.

### [Hooja the Sly One](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_earth_s_core_se/characters/hooja_the_sly_one)

_rivalry_

Dian despises Hooja for his treachery and attempts to force her into marriage.

### [The Mahars](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_earth_s_core_se/characters/the_mahars)

_rivalry_

Dian is a fierce enemy of the Mahars, fighting for her people's freedom.

### [Dacor the Strong One](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_earth_s_core_se/characters/dacor_the_strong_one)

_family_

Dacor is Dian's brother, fiercely protective of her and her honor.

### [David Innes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_earth_s_core_se/characters/david_innes)

_romantic_

David and Dian share a deep romantic bond, with David risking everything to rescue and be with her.

### [Ghak](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_earth_s_core_se/characters/ghak)

_friendship_

Dian and Ghak are close allies and fellow Sarians, sharing mutual respect and loyalty.

### [Dacor the Strong One](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_earth_s_core_se/characters/dacor_the_strong_one)

_family_

Dacor is Dian's brother, fiercely protective of her and her honor.

### [Hooja the Sly One](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_earth_s_core_se/characters/hooja_the_sly_one)

_rivalry_

Dian despises Hooja for his treachery and attempts to force her into marriage.

### [David Innes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_earth_s_core_se/characters/david_innes)

_romantic_

David and Dian share a deep romantic bond, with David risking everything to rescue and be with her.

## In the story

### [A Change of Masters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_earth_s_core_se/chapters/iii-a-change-of-masters)

Not directly mentioned in this chapter, but the noble human prisoners include women who may be among her people.

### [IV: Dian the Beautiful](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_earth_s_core_se/chapters/iv-dian-the-beautiful)

Teaches David her language; reveals she fled Jubal the Ugly One; explains the Mahars' dominance; is the niece of Ghak and daughter of a former king.

### [Slaves](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_earth_s_core_se/chapters/v-slaves)

Missing after escape; David's affection for her grows.

### [The Beginning of Horror](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_earth_s_core_se/chapters/vi-the-beginning-of-horror)

Mentioned as possibly the captured woman; David fears for her but she is not present.

### [Phutra Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_earth_s_core_se/chapters/x-phutra-again)

Mentioned as the woman David seeks to find and make amends to.

### [XI: Four Dead Mahars](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_earth_s_core_se/chapters/xi-four-dead-mahars)

David realizes he loves her while holding the Great Secret.

### [The Garden of Eden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_earth_s_core_se/chapters/xiv-the-garden-of-eden)

Initially cold and rejecting David, she reveals her love after he forcefully kisses her, showing her desire for proof of his affection.

### [Back to Earth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_earth_s_core_se/chapters/xv-back-to-earth)

Insists on accompanying David to the outer world, shares the popular fear of Mahars' eyes, and is left grieving in Pellucidar.

## Links

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