19 Zombie Mythology Facts To Blow Your Mind

Published October 15, 2015
Updated September 28, 2018

Just in time for World Zombie Day, enjoy these nineteen zombie facts to really wrap your braaaaains around.

Zombie Facts

The recipe for a modern-day zombie is a healthy dose of folklore, a dash of science, and a heavy sprinkling of entertainment value. One of the most terrifying entities in the world of fiction, what we today call “The Walking Dead” has origins in folklore from several different cultures – dating back to Mesopotamia and even the Bible. Just in time for World Zombie Day (October 17th), here are 19 facts about zombies to wrap your braaaains around:

Facts About Zombies
Source: HowCast

Cool Facts About Michonne
Source: MoviePilot

Zombie Apocalypse
Source: uznamania

White Zombie

Night Of The Living Dead Fact
Source: FanShare

Kyra Schon
Source: Wikipedia

Facts About The Undead
Source: FanPop

Return Of The Living Dead

Zombie Facts About Brains
Source: Tristen West

Shaun Of The Dead

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Erin Kelly
An All That’s Interesting writer since 2013, Erin Kelly focuses on historic places, natural wonders, environmental issues, and the world of science. Her work has also been featured in Smithsonian and she’s designed several book covers in her career as a graphic artist.