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Dates
Ungoliant was very ancient, though no certain dates are known; she 'went whither she would into the forgotten south of the world' at about the time of the first rising of the Moon and Sun1
Locations
Originally spun webs in the glooms of Avathar; after passing into Middle-earth she remained for a time in Ered Gorgoroth before passing into the distant South
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Pronunciation
oongo'liant
Meaning
'Gloomweaver'2
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UngoliantAncient ally of Melkor
The evil creature of spider-form who was Melkor's accomplice in the Darkening of Valinor, and who fled with him to Middle-earth. The creatures that infested Ered Gorgoroth were her offspring and descendants, as was Shelob who dwelt on the borders of Mordor. Notes
See also...Aman, Anar, Avathar, Balrogs, Bridge of Esgalduin, Cloud of Ungoliant, Corollairë, Coron Oiolairë, Culúrien, Darkening of Valinor, Days of Bliss, Dimbar, Eärendil, Echoing Hills, Elu Thingol, [See the full list...] Indexes: About this entry:
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