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==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
Louisiana Creole or Haitian Creole ''zonbi'', of Bantu origin; akin to Kimbundu ''nzúmbe'' [[ghost]] | Louisiana Creole or Haitian Creole ''zonbi'', of Bantu origin; akin to Kimbundu ''nzúmbe'' [[ghost]] | ||
| − | *[ | + | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century ca.1871] |
==Definitions== | ==Definitions== | ||
*1: usually ''zombi'' | *1: usually ''zombi'' | ||
| − | :a : the [[supernatural]] [[power]] that according to [ | + | :a : the [[supernatural]] [[power]] that according to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voodoo voodoo] belief may enter into and reanimate a [[dead]] [[body]] |
:b : a will-less and speechless [[human]] in the West Indies capable only of [[automatic]] movement who is held to have died and been [[supernaturally]] reanimated | :b : a will-less and speechless [[human]] in the West Indies capable only of [[automatic]] movement who is held to have died and been [[supernaturally]] reanimated | ||
2:a: a person held to resemble the so-called walking [[dead]]; especially : [[automaton]] | 2:a: a person held to resemble the so-called walking [[dead]]; especially : [[automaton]] | ||
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*3: a mixed drink made of several kinds of rum, liqueur, and fruit juice | *3: a mixed drink made of several kinds of rum, liqueur, and fruit juice | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | A '''zombie''' (Haitian Creole: zonbi; North Mbundu: nzumbe) is an [ | + | A '''zombie''' (Haitian Creole: zonbi; North Mbundu: nzumbe) is an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Undead animated corpse] raised by [[magical]] means, such as witchcraft. The term is often figuratively applied to describe a [[hypnotized]] person bereft of [[consciousness]] and self-awareness, yet ambulant and able to respond to surrounding [[stimuli]]. Since the late 19th century, zombies have acquired notable [[popularity]], especially in North American and European folklore. |
| − | In [[modern]] times, the term "zombie" has been applied to an undead being in [ | + | In [[modern]] times, the term "zombie" has been applied to an undead being in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horror_fiction horror fiction], often drawing from the depiction of zombies in George A. Romero's 1968 film ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_of_the_Living_Dead Night of the Living Dead]''. They have appeared as [[plot]] devices in various [[books]], [[films]], television shows, video games and comics.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zombie] |
[[Category: Religion]] | [[Category: Religion]] | ||
[[Category: Languages and Literature]] | [[Category: Languages and Literature]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:42, 13 December 2020
Origin
Louisiana Creole or Haitian Creole zonbi, of Bantu origin; akin to Kimbundu nzúmbe ghost
Definitions
- 1: usually zombi
- a : the supernatural power that according to voodoo belief may enter into and reanimate a dead body
- b : a will-less and speechless human in the West Indies capable only of automatic movement who is held to have died and been supernaturally reanimated
2:a: a person held to resemble the so-called walking dead; especially : automaton
- 3: a mixed drink made of several kinds of rum, liqueur, and fruit juice
Description
A zombie (Haitian Creole: zonbi; North Mbundu: nzumbe) is an animated corpse raised by magical means, such as witchcraft. The term is often figuratively applied to describe a hypnotized person bereft of consciousness and self-awareness, yet ambulant and able to respond to surrounding stimuli. Since the late 19th century, zombies have acquired notable popularity, especially in North American and European folklore. In modern times, the term "zombie" has been applied to an undead being in horror fiction, often drawing from the depiction of zombies in George A. Romero's 1968 film Night of the Living Dead. They have appeared as plot devices in various books, films, television shows, video games and comics.[1]
