The idea of the whole 'zombie' things that we think we created in the modern day we get from the vikings. Its derived from Norse mythology. Look up the term draugr (singular) draugar (plural)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draugr

https://mythus.fandom.com/wiki/Draugr

https://www.scandinavianarchaeology.com/the-draugr/