Maryann Forrester is a maenad, an immortal supernatural being who worships the god Dionysus. She has the power to transform into a clawed bull-like monster and make people do whatever she wants. She creates chaos by forcing humans into extreme states of hunger, violence, lust, romance, anger, greed or jealousy, often causing them to engage in debauched orgies which they do not recall the next day. People under her influence have totally blacked out eyes.Background: She is said to have lived as long as there was an Earth to walk upon and always lives in luxury, although she relocates frequently. She can transform her hands into claws that secrete a toxin that can be fatal even to vampires. She also able to control the weather to some degree. She says that she lives off human energy.She played a role in a formative event in Sam Merlotte's past.