Zombies

The zombie came from West African local beliefs. These are collectively called voodoo, and have now spread all over the world, particularly the Caribbean. Haiti in the Caribbean has the largest number of Voodoo practitioners apart from Western Africa. The zombie is an undead creature. This means they are neither dead nor alive. Zombies are created when a sorcerer gives a man a potion made from the poison of a puffer fish, one of the most deadly poisons known to man. This causes them to go to the brink of death, without actually dying. They are often severely damaged and under the sorcerer's command. They are no more than slaves, and are usually created to serve.
To get rid of a zombie you must feed it salt. They will "awaken", and realise what is happening. They will than return to their grave and die. However, if the zombie is not given salt, it will not last forever. Beliefs indicate that is a temporary being, and God will take its soul. The zombie will suddenly die.
In modern society the zombie is depicted as a brain-eating monster; uncontrollable and evil. This differentiates greatly from the original beliefs, and is therefore inaccurate. Modern society also has the belief that another way to kill it is to  destroy its brain in any means possible. They have become popular in films, TV shows, and books; particularly comics.
There have been several claims that zombies are very real. There have been numerous cases where the body tissue has been inexplicably damaged, and the person should be long dead. The victims have also shown signs of unnatural clumsiness and "stupidity". However, scientists have dismissed this as hoaxes and lies. They refuse to do further research into the matter, adamant that there will be no truth or sufficient evidence to prove the theory.
Whatever the truth, it is unlikely anyone will ever know. Make up your own mind... Are they real? Or is it just a myth?
For more information visit:

• http://www.mythicalcreaturesguide.com/page/Zombie
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zombie
• http://www.mythicalcreatureslist.com/mythical-creature/Zombies