Qiqirn

Qiqirn

In Inuit mythology, Qiqirn is a large, bald dog spirit. It is a frightening beast, but also skittish and foolish. Men and dogs run from it, and it runs from men and dogs. It has hair on its feet, ear, mouth and the tip of its tail.When people approach it, they suffer fits. One way to scare it away is to shout its name.

Popular culture

In the MMORPG Final Fantasy XI there is a race of beastmen known as Qiqirin. They are funny rat-like creatures, roughly three feet tall. They are known for the over-pronunciation of the vowels in all words (especially "oo"). They share similar characteristics with the mythical animal since they can cause the status effect "Amnesia" on players and will run away when attacked.


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