Zombie Myths
by Mason, Jenny
Series:Myths Across the Map
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AR Book Level
7.5
AR Points
1
Word Count
6,780
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Fiction
AR Quiz #
195005 EN
About this book
This book explores the origins and evolution of zombie mythology across different cultures worldwide. It examines the etymology of the word "zombie," tracing it to terms like "jumbie" from West Indian folklore and "nzambi" from Congo, Africa. The text also investigates how modern media has shaped contemporary zombie imagery through films, video games, and television series.