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\nThe origins of the zombie are deeply rooted in the spiritual practice of Vodou, distinct from the popularized Voodoo. Vodou's zombie concept emerged as a representation of a body without free will, manipulated by spiritual forces, often...\nThe origins of the zombie are deeply rooted in the spiritual practice of Vodou, distinct from the popularized Voodoo. Vodou's zombie concept emerged as a representation of a body without free will, manipulated by spiritual forces, often viewed as an allegory for colonialism and enslavement. Unlike modern pop culture zombies, Vodou zombies were feared by Haitians not for their actions, but for the loss of personal autonomy they represented.

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2020
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monsters, mythology, legends, haiti, popular culture, power
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