Malac (Noctiluca)

During the VIII century, Phoenician merchants roamed the Mediterranean Sea and founded many settlements along the way. Malac, also known as Noctiluca, was a Phoenician deity associated with night and the moon.

Noctiluca, Rincon de la Victoria

Her theonym, Malaka, is thought by some to possibly be the origin of the city name Málaga.

Noctiluca, Rincon de la Victoria, plaque

Jaime F Pimentel is the sculptor of this bronze statue and it is located just off the promenade in Rincón de la Victoria.

Noctiluca, Rincon de la Victoria, necklace

From the side, reminds me of a Parasaurolophus…

Noctiluca, Rincon de la Victoria, side shot
Noctiluca, Rincon de la Victoria, side view
Noctiluca, Rincon de la Victoria, headshot