Draugur

Draugur (plural Draugar) - A term designating an undead being, usually corporeal, and usually human. Draugar return to a semblance of life, or rather un-life, through unnatural means, such as powerful sorcery, curses, the will of the gods, or even proximity to powers from beyond Midhgardhur (such as the Void of negative energy known as Ginnungagap.