Aragog
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| Word / Name Origins |
| Aragog is a combination of Ara from arachnid, meaning spider and Gog, a legendary giant. Aragog can also be from the Greek agog meaning leader. |
Aragog is an Acromantula - a giant spider about the size of a small elephant. Aragog lives in the Forbidden Forest. Raised from an egg by Hagrid, Aragog was detected at the time Moaning Myrtle was killed, and suspected as her murderer. Hagrid protected him, set him free, and found him his wife Mosag. Hagrid's expulsion from Hogwarts is partially attributable to his hiding of Aragog.
Aragog died in Harry's sixth year, and was buried in Hagrid's pumpkin patch.
Julian Glover provides Aragog's voice in the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
