Character
Ungoliant
The Lord of the Rings·Melkor·fictional creature from the legendarium of J.R.R. Tolkien
Ungoliant, born Unknown, possibly after the Ainulindalë, was a Spirit in a spider-form Gloomweaver,.
Spirit in a spider-form Gloomweaver,
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PEOPLE
"other evil creatures of spider-form"Spouse
ShelobChildrenFACTIONS
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Identity
Appearance
- Gender
- female organism—Female
- Eye color
- Black
Origin & End
- Born
- Unknown, possibly after the Ainulindalë
- Died
- Unknown, First Age;—suspected to have died by self-cannibalism
Affiliations
- Affiliations
- Melkor
Relationships
- Parent of
- Shelob
- Spouse
- "other evil creatures of spider-form"
Abilities & Equipment
- Weapons
- Unlight
Other
- Type
- character—Spider—giant spider—Maiar
Appearances
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The Silmarillion
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
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