This list includes 16 Mythical creatures that start with V, from “Valkyrie” to “Vrykolakas”. These beings range from warrior spirits and undead to shapechangers, useful for students, writers, gamers, and educators.

Mythical creatures that start with V are legendary beings whose roles vary across cultures. For example, Valkyries became central figures in Norse heroic tales and poetic tradition.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Origin, Description, and Notable stories.

Name: The creature’s common name and alternates, so you can quickly identify entries and match terms for further search.

Origin: The culture or region associated with the creature, helping you place it in historical and mythological context.

Description: A concise one-sentence summary of appearance, powers, or behavior to help you compare creatures at a glance.

Notable stories: One to three famous tales or source titles that show how the creature appears in myth and legend.

Mythical creatures that start with V

NameAlternate namesOriginFamous stories/sources
VampireVampyr; UpirEurasian folkloreSlavic folktales; Bram Stoker’s Dracula
ValkyrieValkyrjur; WalkyrieNorsePoetic Edda; Prose Edda
ValravnValraven; ValravnenDanish folkloreJutland folk ballads; medieval Danish tales
VrykolakasVrykolákas; vrkolakasGreek folkloreByzantine and modern Greek folktales
VetalaVetāla; BetaalIndian folkloreBaital Pachisi; Kathasaritsagara
VritraVṛtra; VritráHindu mythologyRigveda; Puranas
VanaraVanarHindu epicRamayana
VarahaVarāhaHindu mythologyPuranas; Varaha Purana
VodyanoyVodyanoi; VodnikSlavic folkloreRussian folktales; Slavic legends
VilaVily; VeelaSlavic folkloreSouth Slavic folktales; epic songs
VouivreLa VouivreFrench folkloreBurgundian legends; regional French tales
VishapVishap; VishaapArmenian mythologyArmenian epics; ancient inscriptions
VishakanyaVishkanya; VishakanyāIndian folkloreAncient Indian texts; later legends
VittraVitter; Vättar (related)Swedish folkloreSmåland folktales; Swedish legends
VardøgerVardoeger; VardogerNorwegian folkloreNorwegian folktales; folklore studies
VarcolacVârcolac; VarkolakRomanian folkloreRomanian folktales; medieval chronicles

Descriptions

Vampire
Undead, blood-drinking humanoid from European folklore; nocturnal, often shape-shifting and vulnerable to sunlight or garlic, widely varied regional types.
Valkyrie
Armored female choosers of the slain who bring warriors to Valhalla; fierce, prophetic battlefield spirits in Norse legend.
Valravn
Raven-like supernatural being or raven-knight that gains power from eating noble hearts; sometimes a cursed man or omen of death.
Vrykolakas
Greek revenant often likened to a vampire; rises from the grave to haunt families and spread disease or misfortune.
Vetala
Corpse-haunting spirit that inhabits dead bodies, tells riddling tales; central to the King Vikram and Vetala stories.
Vritra
Dragon or serpent-demon who holds back waters and is slain by Indra; symbol of drought and obstruction in Vedic myth.
Vanara
Monkey-like humanoids from the Ramayana, skilled warriors and forest folk allied with Rama; includes figures like Hanuman.
Varaha
Boar incarnation of Vishnu who rescues the Earth from the cosmic ocean; depicted as a boar-headed anthropomorphic figure.
Vodyanoy
Male water spirit dwelling in rivers and ponds, drowns the careless, hoards underwater treasures, sometimes marries mortals.
Vila
Enchanting wind or forest nymphs who can bless or curse mortals; similar to fairies and sometimes vengeful.
Vouivre
Dragon- or serpent-like water guardian often jeweled and winged; protects hoards, wells, and springs in French lore.
Vishap
Dragon or water-serpent that brings floods and destruction; linked to mountain lakes and ancient stelae.
Vishakanya
Poison maiden bred or prepared to be toxic to others; a seductive, lethal agent in courtly plots.
Vittra
Hidden people who live in hills or under the earth; comparable to elves or trolls, often secretive and powerful.
Vardøger
A pre-echo or forerunner spirit that performs a person’s actions in advance; a prophetic double rather than a malicious ghost.
Varcolac
Folkloric monster sometimes linked to eclipses and werewolf-vampire myths; said to devour the sun or moon and terrorize communities.
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