Oberon facts for kids
Oberon (sometimes spelled Auberon) is a famous king of the fairies in old stories and plays. He is best known from the play A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare. In this play, he is married to Titania, who is the Queen of the Fairies. His playful servant is named Puck.
In Shakespeare's play, Oberon and Titania are having a big argument. Titania falls asleep. Oberon tells Puck to put a special potion in her eyes. This magic potion will make her fall in love with the first thing she sees when she wakes up. She wakes up and sees a man who has been given a donkey head by Puck! Luckily, Oberon and Titania eventually make up, and the story ends happily for everyone.
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Who is Oberon?
Oberon is a powerful fairy king. He appears in many old stories from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period. These were times long ago, when people loved tales of magic and mythical creatures. Oberon is often shown as a wise and sometimes tricky ruler of the fairy world.
Oberon in A Midsummer Night's Dream
Shakespeare's play is one of the most famous stories about Oberon. The play is a comedy, full of magic, mix-ups, and love. Oberon's actions, even when he is being tricky, help to move the story along. His plan with the love potion causes a lot of funny problems for the human characters.
Oberon's Family and Friends
Oberon is married to Titania, the Queen of the Fairies. Their arguments often affect the natural world around them. Puck, his loyal servant, is known for playing jokes and causing mischief. Together, they are a powerful trio in the fairy kingdom.
Images for kids
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One of William Blake's illustrations for his book The Song of Los. Many people think these figures are Titania and Oberon. This picture was made in 1795.
See also
In Spanish: Oberón (mitología) para niños
