Zombie

A zombie is traditionally an undead person in the Caribbean spiritual belief system of voodoo. Essentially a dead body re-animated by supernatural means, the zombie creates dread among the living. Zombies have become a staple of horror fiction, where they usually engage in the consumption of human flesh. The term "zombism" is sometimes used to refer to the condition or disease associated with being a zombie.

Related Topics:
Undead - Caribbean - Voodoo - Horror

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Figuratively, a zombie is a very apathetic person, who may have little awareness of their surroundings, or may be easily manipulated by others. "Zombie" may also be used as a more critical alternative to "couch potato" to describe someone in the thrall of television.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~