Apocalyptic Prophecies

Write a story where a zombie apocalypse was foretold in ancient prophecies.

What clues did the prophecy contain that went unnoticed until the apocalypse began? Did anyone believe in the prophecy and try to prevent or prepare for the zombie apocalypse? This prompt encourages exploration of historical and mythical contexts, offers flexible creative space for prophecy creation, and forces characters to grapple with beliefs and skepticism.