Oberon is a character from William Shakespeare's play, "A Midsummer Night's Dream." He is the king of the fairies and plays a central role in the story, which revolves around love and magic in a forest. Oberon uses enchantment to manipulate the other characters, particularly in his quest to resolve conflicts among them. In addition to his literary origins, Oberon is also a name used in various contexts, including astronomy. Oberon is one of the moons of Uranus, discovered in 1787 by William Herschel. It is the second-largest moon of Uranus and features a rugged surface with many craters.