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The Haitian Slave Revolution and its connection to the Zombie Myth
34:42 - 37:20 (02:38)
The Haitian Slave Revolution, as the only successful slave rebellion, may have influenced the origins of the zombie myth in Haitian culture due to the depiction of lifeless "working" bodies during slavery.
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The Haitian Slave Rebellion was the only successful slave rebellion in history, with its roots in the enslavement of black bodies.
34:42 - 37:20 (02:38)
Haitian Slave Rebellion
Summary
The Haitian Slave Rebellion was the only successful slave rebellion in history, with its roots in the enslavement of black bodies. The impetus behind the zombie myth in Haitian culture may have been influenced by the rebellion and the depiction of lifeless bodies of slaves.