Salome was a follower of Jesus mentioned in the canonical gospels. She is frequently identified as the mother of the apostles James and John, the sons of Zebedee. According to the Gospel of Mark, she was among the women present during the crucifixion and was one of the Myrrhbearers who visited the empty tomb after the resurrection. Some historical interpretations also suggest she may have been the sister of the mother of Jesus, which would make her his aunt.