Zombies are familiar to most of us Westerners through popular culture; thanks to depictions in classic horror movies, TV shows like The Walking Dead, or even video games like Resident Evil.

But the idea of zombies actually goes beyond the realm of fiction. In fact, some people in the real world claim to have encountered them, and not just as gory monsters with a taste for brains. Today, we’re going to discuss the cultural beliefs that keep these stories alive.

What parts of the world do such beliefs come from? Is it like being turned into a zombie strips away the very essence of being human? Is there any evidence to support the existence of real-life zombies? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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