Oberon

Mythical king of the fairies or elves.

King of the Fairies Oberon the Elf King

Oberon is a mythical figure often associated with Germanic and Slavic folklore, typically portrayed as the king of the fairies or elves. He appears in various literary works and is known for his supernatural powers.

Oberon is derived from the Old High German 'ober' meaning 'upper' or 'chief'.

Oberon is a magical king from fairy tales, often ruling over the fairies or elves in stories like Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.

Shakespeare's Oberon is based on a character from Edmund Spenser's 'The Faerie Queen'
In some traditions, Oberon is associated with the summer solstice
He is often paired with Titania, his fairy queen consort

Who is Oberon? He is a king of the fairies or elves
What role does he play in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'? He is a major character involved in the love triangle and magical events
Is Oberon always depicted as benevolent? No, depictions vary
he can be mischievous or even stern

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