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| Other languages: | German: Balam Hungarian: Balam Russian: Балам Spanish: Balam Farsi: بلم |
| Notables: | Valentina Espinosa Patrick Defonte
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A Balam (ɓaa-LAAM; Yucatec "jaguar") is a jaguar-like Wesen that first appeared in "La Llorona".
Characteristics
When woged, Balam grow fur over their heads and bodies, but like many Wesen, their hair is unaffected. They display distinct, stripe-like spots similar to those of a jaguar or a leopard. The color of their fur seems to change depending on the brightness of their surrounding. It may appear purple in a dark environment and light gray with a hint of blue in brighter lighting. Like fellow Wesen, such as Blutbaden or Drang-Zorn, they are able to concentrate their woge around their eyes, which turn amber and appear to glow. They also gain two sharp, jaguar-like fangs, and they gain sharp claws on their hands, which can cause lethal damage to an opponent in combat. They are also quick and agile fighters.
Behavior
They have been known to develop obsessive behavior, specifically when it comes to any harm done to members of the Balam's family. They are extremely daring and, at times, aggressive creatures that tend to act first and think later. However, when facing another formidable Wesen, such as a Blutbad, they tend to back off. ("Silence of the Slams")
Like many Wesen, Balam seem to have a hostile relationship with Grimms and appear to fear or at least be wary of them.
Season 2 Blu-ray Grimm Guide Profile
| “ | A jaguar-like Wesen that is ferocious, quick, and incredibly smart. They are very protective of their possessions, turning searches into obsessions if something close to them goes missing. | ” |
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Trivia
- Its name is the second Wesen species to be derived from a Native American language; the first being Coyotl.
- The Balam from Mexican folklore are described as supernatural jaguars that are the guardians of nature. Their names were Iqi-Balam (Moon Jaguar), Balam-Agab (Night Jaguar), Balam-Quitze (Smiling Jaguar), and Mahu-Catah (Famous Name). They protect the villagers of the Quiche Indians, as well as their people and land.
- In demonology, Balam is a great and powerful king or prince of Hell.
| Season 2 Appearances | ||||||||||
| "Bad Teeth": X |
"The Kiss": X |
"Bad Moon Rising": X |
"Quill": X |
"The Good Shepherd": X |
"Over My Dead Body": X |
"The Bottle Imp": X |
"The Other Side": X |
"La Llorona": ✓ |
"The Hour of Death": X |
"To Protect and Serve Man": X |
| "Season of the Hexenbiest": X |
"Face Off": X |
"Natural Born Wesen": X |
"Mr. Sandman": X |
"Nameless": X |
"One Angry Fuchsbau": X |
"Volcanalis": X |
"Endangered": X |
"Kiss of the Muse": X |
"The Waking Dead": X |
"Goodnight, Sweet Grimm": X |
| Season 4 Appearances | ||||||||||
| "Thanks for the Memories": X |
"Octopus Head": X |
"The Last Fight": X |
"Dyin' on a Prayer": X |
"Cry Luison": X |
"Highway of Tears": X |
"The Grimm Who Stole Christmas": X |
"Chupacabra": X |
"Wesenrein": X |
"Tribunal": X |
"Death Do Us Part": X |
| "Maréchaussée": X |
"Trial by Fire": X |
"Bad Luck": X |
"Double Date": X |
"Heartbreaker": X |
"Hibernaculum": X |
"Mishipeshu": X |
"Iron Hans": Ref |
"You Don't Know Jack": X |
"Headache": X |
"Cry Havoc": X |
| Season 5 Appearances | ||||||||||
| "The Grimm Identity": ✓ |
"Clear and Wesen Danger": X |
"Lost Boys": X |
"Maiden Quest": X |
"The Rat King": X |
"Wesen Nacht": X |
"Eve of Destruction": X |
"A Reptile Dysfunction": X |
"Star-Crossed": X |
"Map of the Seven Knights": X |
"Key Move": X |
| "Into the Schwarzwald": X |
"Silence of the Slams": ✓ |
"Lycanthropia": X |
"Skin Deep": X |
"The Believer": X |
"Inugami": X |
"Good to the Bone": X |
"The Taming of the Wu": X |
"Bad Night": X |
"Set Up": X |
"The Beginning of the End": X |