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Off-topic, but, it's very interesting how they translate the Asterix and Obelix character names across languages. In Spanish the druid is called Panoramix for
by saganus 7y ago
Off-topic, but, it's very interesting how they translate the Asterix and Obelix character names across languages.
In Spanish the druid is called Panoramix for whatever reason :)
- marc_abonce 7y agoIt's also Panoramix in the original French, isn't it?
- davidw 7y agoYes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Asterix_characters#Getafix https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Asterix_characters#Get...
- TheGallopedHigh 7y agoFor those who are non native English speakers: Getafix can be read as Get A Fix, meaning getting drugs that you need if you’re addicted to something. Getafix deals in potions. Always thought that was amusing (coincidence or not).
- davidw 7y agoAlmost all the names are plays on words that relate to the character, like 'Geriatrix', the village elder. I posted a list of the names on wikipedia elsewhere