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That magic elixir

I introduced our son to this classic when he was eight years old. We spent an afternoon at Chatswood library and spotted the book in the comics section.

I enjoyed the series when I was growing up and thought a bit of rebellion and bad puns were exactly what our young boy needed.

The story opens in the year 50 BC. Rome has almost entirely occupied Gaul except for one small village. Thanks to a magic elixir brewed by their druid, Getafix, these feisty villagers manage to fend off the Roman army and defend their way of life.

Back home that night, our son met Asterix and Obelix – the two main heroes of the series – for the first time. He enjoyed their antics immensely.

“What did you like about the series?” I ask many years later.

“It’s funny!” he responds.

Albert Uderzo, cartoonist and co-creator of Asterix, died last month. The Financial Times says he was a gracious and modest man who was always a little bemused by the popularity of his work.

In 2011, the publishing firm Hachette bought the rights to Asterix and has been publishing stories with a new writer and illustrator.

Discover Prompts #24: Elixir

Featured image by Nil Castellví on Unsplash

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14 responses to “That magic elixir”

  1. ReginaMary

    I will have to look into his work. Thank you for sharing.

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    1. AggieSoon

      You’re welcome Regina! Hope you are well. 😁

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      1. ReginaMary

        We are well, thanks be to God. How about you and your family?

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      2. AggieSoon

        Not too bad. Although I have started getting dressed up for the grocery shop!

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      3. ReginaMary

        That is a great idea. I always try to put myself together, although I did get lipstick on the inside of my mask!

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  2. PurplePumpernickel

    Husband’s favourite comic!!!!

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    1. AggieSoon

      Yay! 😁

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  3. Dracul Van Helsing

    I very much enjoyed Asterix comics as a kid.

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    1. AggieSoon

      I enjoyed them too. But I think my son loved them more.

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  4. Wind Kisses

    Creative take on the prompt and a minute back in time for you. Cute.

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    1. AggieSoon

      Thank you 😊

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      1. Wind Kisses

        You are welcome.

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  5. seycoll

    great

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    1. AggieSoon

      Thank you 😊

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