In the Asterix comics we are never told just what breed Obelix’s little dog Dogmatix is. In fact, he is specifically referred to as being an “undefined breed” in his first appearance in Asterix and the Banquet.
Why is getafix called panoramix?
The name was translated from the English version, not the French, but the pun about “getting a fix” was lost in translation. However, the druid is named “Панорамикс” (“Panoramix”) in all live-action films and Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods.
Is Asterix a druid?
This role quite naturally falls to Getafix, the venerable druid of the village, fountain of knowledge, as well as creator and keeper of the secret magic potion (making him the star of all the yearly gatherings of druids in the forest of Carnutes).
Why can Obelix drink the magic potion?
Unlike the other villagers, Obelix has no need to drink Getafix the druid’s magic potion that gives superhuman strength, because he fell into the cauldron as a baby and its effect on him became permanent. The story of that incident is told in How Obelix Fell into the Magic Potion When he was a Little Boy.
What is Fulliautomatix’s profession in the Asterix comics?
Fulliautomatix (French: Cetautomatix) is the village smith. His father, Semiautomatix, was the village smith before him. He is tall and robust, and very strong – he is one of the strongest characters, perhaps second only to Obelix, and a bit of a bully.
Who is the fishmonger in Asterix?
Unhygienix (French: Ordralfabétix) is the village fishmonger, as was his father Unhealthix before him.
What is getafix name in French?
Getafix (or, in some translations, Magigamix, French: Panoramix) is the village druid. In appearance he is tall with a white beard, white robe, red cloak.
Why does Obelix carry a rock?
Name. Obelix’s name is a pun on the French word obélisque (obelisk, an ancient Egyptian stone pillar), suggested by his rotund physique and his habit of casually carrying heavy stone monuments (Menhir) around with him.
