Titania facts for kids
Titania is a name that appears in many different places! It is often linked to a powerful queen from old stories. But it can also be the name of a moon, a chemical, or even characters in your favorite comics and games. Let's explore the different meanings of "Titania."
Titania in Space
Uranus's Largest Moon
Titania is the biggest moon orbiting the planet Uranus. It was discovered in 1787 by William Herschel. This icy moon is about 1,578 kilometers (981 miles) wide. It is named after the Queen of the Fairies in William Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Asteroid 593 Titania
There is also an asteroid named 593 Titania. It is a small rocky body that orbits the Sun, mostly between Mars and Jupiter. Asteroids are like small planets, but they are much smaller.
Titania in Science
Titanium Dioxide
In chemistry, "Titania" is another name for titanium dioxide. This is a white powder used in many everyday things. You can find it in paints, sunscreens, and even some foods as a white coloring. It is very safe and helps protect your skin from the sun.
Titania in Stories and Games
Queen of the Fairies
One of the most famous uses of the name Titania is in William Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream. In this magical story, Titania is the powerful Queen of the Fairies. She rules over a hidden forest world with her husband, Oberon.
Comic Book Characters
The name Titania is also used for super-powered characters in comic books:
- Titania (DC Comics): A character from DC Comics.
- Titania (Marvel Comics): A supervillain from Marvel Comics. She has super strength and fights heroes like She-Hulk.
Video Game Characters
Titania appears in several popular video games:
- Titania (Fire Emblem): A brave paladin (a type of knight) in the game Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance.
- Titania (Dungeons & Dragons): A powerful fairy goddess in the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons.
- Titania or Asuna: A character in the popular anime and game series Sword Art Online.
- Titania or Erza Scarlet: A strong wizard in the anime and manga series Fairy Tail. She is known as "Titania" because of her incredible power.
- Titania: A fictional planet in the Star Fox Series of video games. It is a desert planet where adventures often take place.
Other Fictional Uses
- Titania (Gargoyles): A character in the animated TV series Gargoyles.
- Titania: A fictional computer in the adventure game Starship Titanic.
- Titania: A fictional demon in the Shin Megami Tensei video game series.
- Titania: A fictional kingdom in the video game Odin Sphere.
- Titania: A fictional character in the manga and anime The Ancient Magus' Bride.
- Queen Titania: A recurring character in the French Tara Duncan book series.
Titania in Ships
Historical Vessels
Several ships have been named Titania:
- SS Titania (1912): A small cargo ship that was used from 1939 to 1945.
- HMS Titania: A ship used by the British Royal Navy from 1915 to 1949. It was a submarine depot ship, meaning it helped support submarines.
- USS Titania: A ship used by the U.S. Navy, commissioned in 1942. It was an attack cargo ship, used to carry supplies and troops.
- Titania: A fast sailing ship called a clipper, used by the Hudson's Bay Company from 1885 to 1893.
Other Uses of Titania
Titania Ballet
Titania is the name of an 1866 ballet. A ballet is a type of dance performance. This ballet was choreographed (designed) by Marius Petipa with music by Cesare Pugni.
Titania Peak
There is a place in Antarctica called Titania Peak. It is a rock peak, which is a tall, pointed rock formation on Alexander Island.
Titania AS
Titania AS is a company in Norway that mines for titanium. They have a mine in a place called Sokndal.
See also
- All pages with titles containing "Titania"
- Titania's Palace, a miniature castle
- Tytania, Japanese sci-fi novel series written by Yoshiki Tanaka
- Tatiana
