History shows that this idea dates back to the 8th century. The word 'zombie' is said to have come from nzambi, which in Kongo means 'spirit of a dead person', or zonbi, used in the Louisiana Creole or the Haitian Creole that represents a person who died and was then brought to life without speech or free will.Apr 25, 2013
Particularly attracted to the smell of blood and the pheromones in sweat. Their sense of smell can be overpowered by chemicals with a strong scent, ie perfumes or alcohol. Alcoholic drink may either disguise humans or repel zombies.