Supernatural entities, frightening creatures, magical plants, ancient gods and a host of other legendary beings – almost lost from Maltese culture in the buzz of modern lifestyles, are brought back from the brink of extinction in this compendium of mythical life forms.

Illustrated with realistic depictions and concise descriptions gathered from age-old sources, the Maltese Bestiary serves as a field guide to the almost lost yet living world that is hidden beneath Malta’s sunny exterior.