Talk:Salem/@comment-26481497-20160215203153

So, it seems the 3 main theories about Salem are:

1. The original Winter maiden. This would fit nicely with the "Ozpin is the old wizard" theory and would make sense with the grudge she seems to bear about him.

2. Human-Grimm hybrid. This seems possible, but it should be noted that she doesn't and does have Grimm traits, like she does have red eyes, but doesn't have any (visible) bone spikes.

3. Mother of all Grimm, or as I like to refer to it, the "Echidna" theory. This means she could either be half-human half-Grimm or just a Grimm that bears a resemblance to a human. This seems less likely to me, but still viable.

Then there's always the possibility of just being an evil human or having to do with some unknown plot point that will be revealed in Volume 4. No matter what her deal is, I think we can expect a formidable opponent nonetheless.