Episode 4 - Il-Gawgaw: The Midnight Curse of Christmas Eve

Step into the shadows of Maltese folklore with Eerie Tales with Cosette! In this chilling fourth episode, we unravel the legend of Il-Gawgaw, the Christmas Monster that stalks Malta’s villages at midnight on Christmas Eve. Born from a curse tied to ancient Greek, Arabic, and Maltese traditions, this grotesque creature—part beast, part zombie—torments those who dare roam after the first mass. Join Cosette, your Maltese storyteller, as she weaves a tale of transformation, terror, and ancient rituals under the starlit cliffs of Dingli. Perfect for lovers of spooky folklore and Mediterranean mysteries. Dare you listen in the dark? 🔔 Subscribe for more haunting Maltese tales every Wednesday! 👍 Like, comment, and share to spread the eerie vibes! Sources & Further Reading: - Attard, A. (2012). "Maltese Folktales and Traditions". Valletta: BDL Publishing. - Cassar-Pullicino, J. (1992). "Studies in Maltese Folklore". Msida: Malta University Press. - Mifsud-Chircop, G. (2008). "The Kallikantzaros and Il-Gawgaw: Mediterranean Mythological Connections." "Journal of Maltese History", 1(2), 45-60. - Zammit, V. (1997). "Maltese Myths and Legends". Valletta: Progress Press. - Oral narratives collected from Maltese elders in Mdina and Gozo, 2020-2024. Connect with Cosette: 🌐 Website: cosettezammit.com 📱 Twitter/X: Euphrasie85 📸 Instagram: cosette_z