The Undead

The undead refers to beings that were once alive but have been reanimated or transformed into entities that appear dead or semi-dead. Commonly found in folklore and horror stories, they often include zombies, vampires, and spirits. These creatures typically exhibit loss of human consciousness, sometimes thirsting for blood or flesh, while in other cases existing as restless spirits or revenants. The concept explores themes of mortality, the boundaries between life and death, and cultural fears about the dead returning. Though rooted in myth and fiction, the undead symbolize the unknown aspects of mortality and the human desire to confront or understand death.