Where did the zombie myth get started?

The zombie myth has its origins in Haitian Vodou, where it is believed that a "zombi" is a corpse revived by a sorcerer, often to serve as a mindless slave. This concept was popularized in the early 20th century through literature and films, particularly following the 1932 release of the movie "White Zombie." The modern portrayal of Zombies as flesh-eating monsters emerged in the late 1960s, notably with George A. Romero's film "Night of the Living Dead," which reshaped the myth into the pop culture phenomenon it is today.