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A key feature of the text of the Asterix books are the constant puns used as names of characters; English language examples include the chief (VitalStatistix?), the druid (Getafix) and the woeful bard of the village (Cacofonix). Incidental characters often feature names like "Hiphiphurrax" and "Mykingdomforanos". This punning tradition occurs in other languages, for example in French the chief is called "Abraracourcix", derived from the phrase "bras raccourcis" meaning 'with arms raised and ready, ready to punch'. A complete analysis of the puns and references used in all of the Asterix titles is provided at http://www.aunet.org/thaths/asterix/characters.html |
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