Gollum

Gollum, fictional character in J.R.R. Tolkien’s novels The Hobbit (1937) and The Lord of the Rings (1954–55). Gollum is a vaguely reptilian creature who is obsessed with the ring that is the focus of much of the action of the books.

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Article Title: Gollum

Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica

Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.

Date Published: 21 November 2024

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Access Date: February 22, 2025