KDTime: It's Terror Time Again
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Episode 114 The Concept of Zombies in Pop Culture: Origins, Science & Apocalypse Scenarios by Kay Dee Zombies. They're slow, they're fast, they're brain-hungry, and they just won’t stay dead. Over the decades, the zombie has transformed from obscure folklore to pop culture powerhouse, shuffling its way into movies, books, TV shows, video games, and even our scientific imaginations. But where did the idea of zombies come from? Could they exist in real life? And what would actually happen if the undead did rise? In this episode I had to sink our collective teeth into the evolution of zombies, both fictional and factual. Origins of the Zombie: From Folklore to Fear Here's where I started! The word "zombie" has roots in Haitian folklore. In Vodou tradition, a zombi is a reanimated corpse brought back to life by a sorcerer or bokor. These zombies were not ravenous monsters but rather controlled servants with no will of their own. This spiritual and cultural co...