Gollum
Gollum, fictional character in J.R.R. Tolkienβs novels The Hobbit (1937) and The Lord of the Rings (1954β55). Gollum is a vaguely reptilian creature who is obsessed with the ring that is the focus of much of the action of the books.
This article was most recently revised and updated by Kathleen Kuiper.
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Article Title:
Gollum
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
19 November 2025
Access Date:
November 13, 2026