Question

История появления зомби в фольклоре на 10 предложений на английском.

Answer 1

The term comes from Haitian folklore, where a zombie is a dead body reanimated through various methods, most commonly magic. ... Zombieshave a complex literary heritage, with antecedents ranging from Richard Matheson and H. P. Lovecraft to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein drawing on European folklore of the undead.A zombie, according to pop culture and folklore, is usually either a reawakened corpse with a ravenous appetite or someone bitten by another zombie infected with a “zombie virus.”
Zombies are usually portrayed as strong but robotic beings with rotting flesh. Their only mission is to feed. They typically don’t have conversations (although some may grunt a little).

Answer 2

The history of zombies in folklore can be summarized in 10 sentences:

1. The concept of zombies originated from African and Haitian folklore, specifically in the Vodou religion.
2. The term "zombie" is believed to have its roots in the Haitian Creole word "zonbi," referring to a reanimated corpse.
3. In Vodou beliefs, zombies were thought to be individuals brought back to life through magical means by a sorcerer known as a bokor.
4. These zombies were believed to be under the complete control of the bokor and had no free will.
5. The fear of zombies became widespread during the Haitian Revolution in the late 18th century, as enslaved Africans rebelled against their oppressors.
6. Stories of zombies fueled the idea that the dead could rise again and seek revenge, adding a psychological aspect to the fear.
7. In the early 20th century, Western media began portraying zombies as mindless, reanimated corpses in literature and movies.
8. The concept of a viral outbreak leading to a zombie apocalypse emerged in the latter half of the 20th century, popularized by films like "Night of the Living Dead" (1968).
9. Today, zombies have become a prominent part of popular culture, featuring in various books, movies, and video games with different interpretations of their origin and characteristics.
10. While modern zombie depictions vary significantly from their original folklore roots, the fascination with these undead creatures continues to captivate audiences worldwide.