The answer is: Lot's wife

Gen 19:26

Lot's wife's transformation into a pillar of salt is more than just a peculiar tale; it serves as a potent symbol of longing for the past and the dangers of disobedience. In Genesis, her fateful glance back at Sodom and Gomorrah highlights the struggle between attachment to the known, even if it is corrupted, and the mutation into a new life symbolized by the angels urging them to flee. She defied the directive to "not look back," and was immediately transformed—an act reflecting not just physical consequences but spiritual ramifications.

Interestingly, this story resonates with broader themes in various cultural narratives where death often results from one's inability to break free from past ties. The region of Sodom and Gomorrah, notorious for its wickedness and eventual destruction, provides valuable lessons about values such as compassion, justice, and the dangers of empty living. Some speculate that the "salt" could serve a dual purpose: a plain reminder of taste or preservation but, since salt also indicates desolation in this context, it signifies how a life turned stagnant and corrosive becomes a monumental lesson as much as it documents human failings and God's mercy to those who chose to leave.

Fun Fact: Historically, the land around the Dead Sea holds a significant amount of salt, perhaps tying back to this biblical narrative. So, if you ever find yourself in that area, it’s worth pondering the ancient stories written deep into the earth itself.