Hey, here’s an extended description (as compared to slurpees108 version) of Helena:
[from http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2012/11/10-spoilers-a-parenthood-surprise-vampire-diaries-does-holiday-cheer-and-a-new-glee-guy-is-introduce.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter%5D
“In episode 13, we’re going to meet Helena, a well-bred lady of the courts who is also a fearless hunter. Here’s her official character description — any guesses as to her fairy-tale identity? “Female, late 20s to early – mid 30s, brunette. A confident, well-bred lady, Helena knows her way around kings and courts. She can sweet-talk with the best of them and can wrap any man around her finger. But Helena is also a fierce warrior, and takes immense pride in the deadly creatures she has fought and slain. A sophisticated lady who loves adventure — this highborn hunter will stop at nothing to get her quarry, even if she has to get her hands dirty.”
I think assuming it is Helena of Troy would be too straightforward and the writers wouldn’t give it away just like that. I would love it to be Xena or female Van Helsing!
This specific detail of her being brunette makes me think, maybe Pocahontas, in the end she was a high born princess and lived along forest creatures!