Cypress College Discuss the Case of Zombification Involving Clairvius Narcisse Ques

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From the video, “Nzambi” by Vice…

1) Discuss the case of zombification involving Clairvius Narcisse and why it was such unique case.

2) Describe the way in which the “zombie powder” works, how it is administrated to a potential victim, and identify the toxic substance that makes it effective.

3) According to Davis, where does Vodoun religion originally come from? Discuss some of the Vodoun rituals that Hamilton attends in the video.

4) Who is Max Beauvior and how does he describe the essence of being a zombie and reasons for the zombification of a person?

5) What are the Bizango and what is their job? Who are the Maroons? Why are they significance to Haiti’s independence?

6) Describe what Hamilton learns about the source of the toxin (where does it come from?)? What is the similar version in Japan? What did they do to people in Japan when they encountered the toxic substance and appeared dead?

7) What is the “zombie cucumber” and what is its purpose in use on zombies? What are its effects on the individual who takes it?

8) Describe Hamilton’s experiences and encounters with the bokor Crescent.

9) What is the “cultural matrix” that Wade Davis means when he discusses the zombie phenomena (at one point he says Vodoun is the “foundation”)? Think: social beliefs and practices that bring individuals to the belief and internalization of these beliefs that zombification is real, regardless of what we, Westerners, believe.

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