Zombies have their roots in Haitian folklore. In Haitian Vodou, zombies are reanimated corpses brought back to life by a sorcerer or bokor. These zombies are not the flesh-eating monsters we see in modern media but are often depicted as mindless slaves, controlled by the will of their creator. The concept of zombies in Haitian culture is deeply tied to the history of slavery and oppression in the region, symbolizing the loss of autonomy and the ultimate dehumanization.
