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 ==== Coupe poudre ====
 According to numerous reports, voodoo priests (houngan, mambo, or bokor) create a white, powdery compound called "coupe poudre". The ingredients in it can turn a person into a zombie. [([[https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/history-of-zombies|History]])]
+==== Zombie ====
+The term "zombie" originates from Haitian folklore, where it referred to a reanimated corpse brought back to life through voodoo magic. [([[https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20150828-where-do-zombies-come-from|BBC]])]
+==== Mindless ====
+Zombies are often depicted as mindless, reanimated corpses that hunger for human flesh and brains. [([[https://www.popsci.com/science/article/2013-02/fyi-would-zombies-be-conscious/|Popular Science]])]
+==== Flesh-eating monsters ====
+The idea of zombies as flesh-eating monsters was popularized by George A. Romero's 1968 horror film, "Night of the Living Dead." [([[https://horrorobsessive.com/2022/10/06/night-of-the-living-dead-and-the-making-of-the-modern-zombie/|Horror Obsessive]])]
+==== Traditionally depicted as slow-moving ====
+Zombies are traditionally depicted as slow-moving, but in more recent depictions, they can be fast and agile. [([[https://www.quora.com/Why-do-some-zombies-run-while-others-walk-slowly|Quora]])]
+==== Where do they come from ====
+In some cultures, zombies are believed to be the result of a curse or spell, while in others, they are seen as the result of a viral outbreak or radiation exposure. [([[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5914483/|National Library of Medicine]])]
+==== Haitian folklore ====
+In Haitian folklore, zombies were believed to be controlled by a sorcerer or bokor, who would use them as laborers or soldiers. [([[https://sites.duke.edu/ginalisgh323/zombification-process/|Duke University]])]
+==== Being invulnerable ====
+Zombies are often depicted as being invulnerable to most forms of attack, except for blows to the head or destruction of the brain. [([[https://zombie.fandom.com/wiki/Types_of_Zombies|Fandom]])]
+==== Staple of horror movies and TV shows ====
+Zombies have become a staple of horror movies and TV shows, with popular examples including "The Walking Dead," "Dawn of the Dead," and "Shaun of the Dead." [([[https://www.grunge.com/810723/how-george-a-romero-changed-the-zombie-trope-as-we-know-it/|Grunge]])]
+==== Computer games ====
+Zombies have also appeared in video games, such as "Resident Evil," "Left 4 Dead," and "Dead Rising." [([[https://gamerant.com/zombie-games-influential-left-4-dead-last-of-us-cod/|GameRant]])]
+==== Zombie ants ====
+There is a scientific explanation for zombie-like behavior in animals, known as "zombie ants." These ants are infected with a parasitic fungus that takes control of their bodies and forces them to climb to a high location where the fungus can spread its spores. [([[https://www.uu.nl/en/news/how-a-fungus-turns-ants-into-zombies|Utrecht University]])]
+==== Zombie apocalypse ====
+Some people believe that a zombie apocalypse could actually happen, and there are even survival guides and training courses available for those who want to prepare. [([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7voToyTmOE&ab_channel=TheInfographicsShow|YouTube]])]
+==== Theme for Halloween ====
+Zombies have also become a popular theme for Halloween costumes and decorations. [([[https://www.pinterest.com/karaMcKay/zombie-halloween-costumes/|Pinterest]])]
+==== Zombie genre ====
+The zombie genre has spawned a variety of subgenres, including zombie comedies, zombie romances, and even zombie musicals. [([[https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2018/nov/29/zombies-anna-and-the-apocalypse-overlord|The Guardian]])]
+==== Metaphor ====
+The word "zombie" is sometimes used as a metaphor to describe people who are disengaged or unresponsive, such as those who are addicted to their phones or social media. [([[https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/zombies/|Stanford University]])]
+==== Jiangshi ====
+Some cultures have their own unique versions of the zombie myth, such as the "jiangshi" of Chinese folklore, which are hopping corpses that feed on the life force of living beings. [([[https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends/living-dead-chinese-hopping-vampires-006050|Ancient Origins]])]
+{{tag>history culture myths}}

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