So, it looks like Sookie, Bill, Eric, Jason and Andy Bellefleur may all play a part getting rid of the black evil that is known as Maryann Forrester.

So how do you kill a maenad? How do you kill something that’s immortal?

Perhaps Sophie Anne, the Queen of Louisiana, gave us some clues in the last episode. Here’s what she said when Bill asked her about maenads. Note: these are the actual transcripts. I watched these scenes several times in order to transcribe them. You can thank me later:


Bill: “So how do I kill it?”
Queen: “You can’t. She’s convinced herself she’s immortal and so she is.”
Bill looks puzzled.
Queen: “Well I’m sure you know that everything that exists imagined itself into existence.”

Queen Sophie Anne goes on to say:

Queen: “So, you’re f*-ing everything in the dirt – why not kill something and eat it raw? Hey you’re super extra pious, there’s nothing you can’t do. And each time you do it brings you one step closer to the divine.”
Bill: “Isn’t that delusional?”
Queen: “Never underestimate the power of blind faith. It can manifest itself in ways that bend the laws of physics, or break them entirely.”
Bill: “I bit her, and it poisoned me.”
Queen: “Of course it did. We can only drink the blood of humans and she’s no longer remotely human.”
Bill: “But she started out human?”
Queen: “Helloo, evolution? We started out that way too.”

And in the next scene:

Queen: “Maenads are sad silly things. The world changed centuries ago and they’re still waiting for the god who comes.”
Bill: “Does he ever come?”
Queen: “Of course not. Gods never actually show up. They only exist in human’s minds, like money and morality.”
Bill: “If I can’t kill her how do I get her to leave Bon Temps?”
Queen: “She has to believe that she’s successfully summoned forth Dionysus. In hopes that he will ravage her – quite literally devour her. Until she’s lost into oblivion.”
Bill: “So she seeks death, the true death. The one thing she’s evolved beyond.”
Queen: “Ironic isn’t it? You know they’re really not that smart, these maenads.”
Bill: “So how does she summon this non-existent god of hers?”
Queen: “I never said he was non-existent. I just said he never comes. She believes if she finds the perfect vessel, sacrifices and devours part of him, or her, while surrounded by the magic of her familiars, then her mad god will appear. And at that point when she willingly surrenders herself to him – “
Bill: “That’s the only point she can be killed!”
Queen: Smirks. “Who’s the smartest boy in class?”
Bill: “The perfect vessel, um, human?”
Queen: “They prefer supernatural beings.”
Bill: In awe. “The two-natured!”
Queen: Shifter, yes. And weres. Fortunately they show little interest in us. Something about our hearts not beating. But will try other being that straddles the two worlds.”
Bill: “As long as it has a beating heart.”
Queen: “You have to remember they’ve been trying for centuries. They’re constantly improvising the recipes in hopes of finding that one magic element that will make it all happen. Idiots.”

So, let’s recap:

1. Maryann started out as human but really embraced the mantra “I think, therefore I am.”
2. Maenads tend to talk about a god that’s coming and seem to always be preparing for that day, but the god never comes.
3. The god actually exists.
4. Maryann is actually seeking death, true death, which will occur after she devours part of her “vessel” and surrenders herself to her god.
5. Maryann is at her weakest at this point.

In my mind, here are the key clues from Sophie Anne:

1. “She believes if she finds the perfect vessel, sacrifices and devours part of him, or her“.
2. “They prefer supernatural beings.”
3. “They’re constantly improvising the recipes in hopes of finding that one magic element that will make it all happen.”

My Theory?
Maryann will choose Sookie as the vessel instead of Sam. Yes, you heard right. Look at the 3 clues above. I think there’s a reason why Sophie Anne mentioned “her” in Clue #1. I also believe that Clue #3 tells us that Maryann, who’s curious about Sookie’s supernatural nature, will select Sookie because she thinks Sookie’s unique nature will allow her to summon her god.

The result? Eric and Bill will combine forces to kill Maryann. We saw what happened when Sookie touched her. It forced Maryann back. We also saw that Sookie and Bill together were able to remove the evil darkness from Tara’s body. So what if Sookie, Bill, Eric, (maybe even Barry the Bellboy) and other vampires (including Queen Sophie) join forces against Maryann? Remember, Bill asked Sookie if she could repeat what she did for Tara. I think that might be the key to getting rid of Maryann.

But remember, Maryann’s only at her weakest when she surrenders herself to Dionysus, which she wouldn’t do unless he’s actually present.

Hmmn, so, what do you think?

-How would you go about killing Maryann?
-Do you think Dionysus will make an appearance? If so, who is he?
-And lastly, what do you think will be the season’s cliffhanger?

Hit me up in the comments.