This list includes 10 Mythological creatures that start with Q, from “Qalupalik” to “Quinotaur”. They include monsters, spirits, hybrids, and legendary animals from diverse cultures. You can use this list for research, writing, teaching, or worldbuilding.

Mythological creatures that start with Q are non-human beings from folklore, often tied to local beliefs. For example, the Inuit “Qalupalik” warns children about dangerous ice and shoreline hazards.

Below you’ll find the table with Origin, Description, Famous stories.

Origin: Shows the culture or region where each creature appears, helping you place it in its traditional context.

Description: Provides a concise physical and behavioral summary so you can assess each creature’s traits and role quickly.

Famous stories: Lists one or two named myths or works where the creature appears, guiding your further reading or sources.

Mythological creatures that start with Q

NameOriginTypeFamous stories
QalupalikInuitHumanoid sea monsterFolktales to keep children from wandering near the ice’s edge.
QandisaMoroccanJinn / SuccubusFolktales of a beautiful jinn who seduces and drives men to madness.
QareenArabian / IslamicSpirit / DoppelgängerMentioned in the Quran and Islamic folklore as a personal spirit companion.
QasouaraBrazilian (Tupi)Legendary animal / HybridAmazonian folktales of strange and fearsome beasts of the deep jungle.
QilinChineseMythical beastLegends of its appearance heralding the birth or death of a sage.
QinametzinAztecGiantAztec creation myths describing the world’s previous ‘suns’ or ages.
QiongqiChineseMalevolent beastMentioned in the classic Chinese text *Classic of Mountains and Seas*.
QiqirnInuitSpirit dogInuit folklore about encounters with spirits of the land and cold.
Questing BeastArthurian LegendHybrid monsterSir Thomas Malory’s *Le Morte d’Arthur*, pursued by King Pellinore.
QuinotaurFrankishSea monsterThe *Chronicle of Fredegar*, describing the Merovingian line’s origin.

Descriptions

Qalupalik
A human-like creature living under the sea ice, said to snatch misbehaving children. It has green skin, long hair, and webbed fingers, and makes a humming sound.
Qandisa
A powerful and beautiful female jinn, often appearing near water sources. She seduces men, sometimes driving them mad or killing them. She is said to fear steel.
Qareen
A personal spirit or jinn companion assigned to every human. It can be either good or evil, encouraging the individual towards corresponding actions.
Qasouara
A fearsome, man-eating hybrid from Amazonian folklore, described as a cross between a jaguar and a tapir. It is known for its ferocity and aggression.
Qilin
A gentle, chimeric creature said to appear with the arrival of a sage or illustrious ruler. It has a dragon-like head, hooves, and a scaly body, symbolizing good fortune.
Qinametzin
A race of giants who were said to have inhabited the world during a previous era, the ‘Sun of Rain,’ before being destroyed by the gods.
Qiongqi
One of the Four Perils of Chinese mythology. A winged tiger-like beast that sides with the wicked, devouring the righteous and encouraging chaos and evil.
Qiqirn
A large, bald dog spirit, often with six legs. It is frightening but foolish, causing fits in humans who approach it, but it flees if called by its name.
Questing Beast
A bizarre monster with a serpent’s head, a leopard’s body, a lion’s haunches, and a deer’s feet. Its belly makes the sound of many baying hounds.
Quinotaur
A sea beast said to have fathered the Merovingian dynasty by attacking the wife of King Clodio. Its name suggests it was a bull-like creature with five horns.
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