| NOTE: This article is about the book and Peter Jackson films versions of Shelob |
Shelob, also known as Shelob the Great, is a supporting antagonist in J.R.R. Tolkien's novel The Lord of the Rings, specifically in The Two Towers, and a supporting antagonist in Peter Jackson's film adaptation of The Return of the King.
She is one of the Great Spiders of Middle-earth and the greatest of the spawn of Ungoliant. She lived in the pass of Cirith Ungol, located just above the Winding Stair and on the boarder of Mordor, and preyed on any living creature unfortunate enough to wander into her lair. Whilst trying to regain the One Ring, Gollum would lure Frodo and Sam into Shelob's lair, hoping she would kill them both and leave him the ring.
Her Evil Ranking[]
Her Villainous Deeds[]
- She mates and devours her own offspring.
- She kills and eats anyone who enters the pass of Cirith Ungol. Even Orcs are frightened of her as she caught one of them and possibly ate him.
- She successfully captures Frodo. She would have killed him if not Sam.
- She also attempts to kill Sam.
- She has no redeeming qualities whatsoever.
Why She Doesn't Stand Out?[]
- She has no personality in the film, making her a Generic Doomsday Villain.
- She fails the heinous standards of Middle-earth legendarium.
- She relies on Fridge Horror, as we never know how many victims she killed and ate, and how brutal she was to them.
External Links[]
- Shelob on the Villains Wiki