A zombie is a reanimated corpse, typically depicted as a mindless, flesh-eating monster in popular culture.
The word "zombie" comes from the West African word "nzambi," meaning "god."
The concept of zombies originated in Haitian folklore, where they were believed to be the reanimated corpses of the dead controlled by voodoo priests.
In most zombie stories, they are portrayed as corpses reanimated by some form of infection or virus.
Zombies are often depicted as slow-moving and mindless, but some depictions show them as fast and agile.
The most famous zombie story is George A. Romero's 1968 film "Night of the Living Dead."
The 1978 movie "Dawn of the Dead," directed by George A. Romero, is considered a classic of the genre.
Zombies are a common trope in horror and apocalyptic fiction.
The Walking Dead is one of the most popular zombie tv series.
The game series Resident Evil and Left 4 Dead are some of the most popular zombie video games.
Some people believe a real-life zombie outbreak could occur due to a virus or other medical condition.
