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Encyclopedia > Asterix and Cleopatra
Asterix and Cleopatra
French Title: Astérix et Cleopatre
Story: René Goscinny
Illustrations: Albert Uderzo
French Edition: 1965
English Translation: 1969
Preceded by: Asterix and the Banquet
Followed by: Asterix and the Big Fight

Asterix and Cleopatra, the sixth book in the Asterix comic book series by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo, was serialized in Pilote issues 215-257 in 1963. Image File history File links Asterixcover-6. ... René Goscinny (August 14, 1926 – November 5, 1977) Polish- French author, editor and humorist, who is best known for the comic strip Astérix, which he created with illustrator Albert Uderzo, and the comic strip Lucky Luke. // Early life René was born in Paris in 1926, to Stanislaw Simkha Goscinny... Albert Uderzo Albert Uderzo (born April 25, 1927 in France) is a French comic book artist, and scriptwriter. ... 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ... For the Stargate SG-1 episode, see 1969 (Stargate SG-1). ... Asterix and the Banquet is the fifth volume of the Asterix comic book series, by René Goscinny (stories) and Albert Uderzo (illustrations). ... Asterix and the Big Fight is a French comic book, the seventh in the Asterix series. ... For other uses, see Asterix (disambiguation). ... This is a list of all 33 Asterix official volumes. ... René Goscinny (August 14, 1926 – November 5, 1977) Polish- French author, editor and humorist, who is best known for the comic strip Astérix, which he created with illustrator Albert Uderzo, and the comic strip Lucky Luke. // Early life René was born in Paris in 1926, to Stanislaw Simkha Goscinny... Albert Uderzo Albert Uderzo (born April 25, 1927 in France) is a French comic book artist, and scriptwriter. ... Cover for Pilote by Robert Crumb. ... Year 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Contents

Plot Summary

The book starts with an argument between Cleopatra VII of Egypt and Julius Caesar, in which Caesar belittles the accomplishments of the Egyptian people. Infuriated, Cleopatra makes a wager with Caesar promising to build a new palace in Alexandria within three months. Cleopatra summons Edifis, the best architect in Egypt -- though the actual merit in this distinction is questionable. She promises Edifis that if he builds the palace on time he will be covered with gold; if he fails, he will be a meal for the sacred crocodiles. Cleopatra was a co-ruler of Egypt with her father (Ptolemy XII Auletes), her brothers/husbands Ptolemy XIII and Ptolemy XIV, consummated a liaison with Gaius Julius Caesar that solidified her grip on the throne, and, after Caesars assassination, aligned with Mark Antony, with whom she produced twins. ... Gaius Julius Caesar [1] (Latin pronunciation ; English pronunciation ; July 12 or July 13, 100 BC or 102 BC – March 15, 44 BC), was a Roman military and political leader and one of the most influential men of World history. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... Nickname: Alexandria on the map of Egypt Map of Alexandria Coordinates: , Country Egypt Founded 334 BC Government  - Governor Adel Labib Population (2001)  - City 3,500,000 Time zone EET (UTC+2)  - Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3) Twin Cities  - Baltimore  United States  - Cleveland  United States  - ConstanÅ£a  Romania  - Durban  South Africa...


A worried Edifis enlists the help of the Gauls, Asterix, Obelix, Getafix, and Dogmatix. Thanks to Getafix and his magic potion, the work goes forward on schedule, despite multiple attempts by Edifis' arch rival, Artifis, to sabotage the construction. Asterix (French: Astérix) is a fictional character, created in 1959 as the hero of a series of French comic books (with the same title) by René Goscinny (stories) and Albert Uderzo (illustrations). ... Obelix and his trusty menhir. ... This is a list of recurring characters in the Asterix comics. ... Dogmatix is a fictional character, a tiny dog who belongs to Obelix in the Asterix comics. ...


Just before the palace is due to be completed, Caesar intervenes by sending legions to try and destroy the palace. The Gauls fight off the Roman soldiers, but Caesar proceeds to shell the building with his catapults. In desperation, Asterix and Dogmatix deliver the news to Cleopatra. A furious Cleopatra then hurries to the construction site to give Caesar a thorough tongue lashing. Caesar's legions are required to fix the damage they caused (without any magic potion to help them) and the palace is successfully completed on time. Cleopatra wins her bet and covers Edifis with gold. Replica catapult at Château des Baux, France Catapults are siege engines using an arm to hurl a projectile a great distance. ...


Notes

the poster for the movie
  • Much of Asterix and Cleopatra is an extended parody of the then-recent Elizabeth Taylor/Richard Burton film Cleopatra, including the cover, which parodies the film's poster (at right), although the title reflects William Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra.
  • Obelix receives a few drops of Magic Potion which Getafix usually does not allow since he fell into the cauldron when he was a baby. He makes an exception for him in this episode due to the extraordinary requirement made of him. However although Obelix notices no difference, he keeps asking for it in later volumes.
  • Dogmatix (Obelix's dog) is named for the first time in this story, and is also the first story in which he takes a significant role (rescuing the heroes from a maze inside a Pyramid).
  • When he is seen rowing Cleopatra's galley, the pirate captain expresses the determination to get his revenge on the Gauls. This is the only time he makes such a comment, usually he wants to get as far away from the Gauls as possible.

Image File history File links Cleopatra_sheet. ... Image File history File links Cleopatra_sheet. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Richard Burton CBE (November 10, 1925 – August 5, 1984) was a Welsh actor. ... Cleopatra is a 1963 film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... Anthony and Cleopatra, by Lawrence Alma-Tadema. ... A pyramid is any three-dimensional structure where the upper surfaces are triangular and converge on one point. ... This is a list of recurring characters in the Asterix comics. ...

Film Adaptation

This album has been adapted into a motion picture twice: as animation in 1968 (also titled Asterix and Cleopatra), and as live-action in 2002 as Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra. It has been suggested that Asterix Films be merged into this article or section. ... Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the 1968 Gregorian calendar. ... Asterix and Cleopatra was an animated film released in 1968; the second Asterix adventure to be made into a feature film. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ...


In other languages

  • Ancient Greek: Αστερίκιος και Κλεοπάτρα
  • Bengali: Asterix o Cleopatra
  • Catalan: Astèrix i Cleòpatra
  • Dutch: Asterix en Cleopatra
  • Finnish: Asterix ja Kleopatra. This was the first Asterix adventure to be translated into Finnish.
  • German: Asterix und Kleopatra
  • Greek: Αστερίξ και Κλεοπάτρα
  • Hindi: Estriks aur Klyopetraa
  • Icelandic: Ástríkur og Kleópatra
  • Italian: Asterix e Cleopatra
  • Polish: Asterix i Kleopatra
  • Portuguese: Astérix e Cleópatra
  • Serbian: Астерикс и Клеопатра
  • Spanish: Asterix y Cleopatra
  • Swedish: Asterix och Kleopatra
 v • d • e Asterix
Books Asterix the Gaul • Asterix and the Golden Sickle • Asterix and the Goths • Asterix the Gladiator • Asterix and the Banquet • Asterix and Cleopatra • Asterix and the Big Fight • Asterix in Britain • Asterix and the Normans • Asterix the Legionary • Asterix and the Chieftain's Shield • Asterix at the Olympic Games • Asterix and the Cauldron • Asterix in Spain • Asterix and the Roman Agent • Asterix in Switzerland • The Mansions of the Gods • Asterix and the Laurel Wreath • Asterix and the Soothsayer • Asterix in Corsica • Asterix and Caesar's Gift • Asterix and the Great Crossing • Obelix and Co. • Asterix in Belgium • Asterix and the Great Divide • Asterix and the Black Gold • Asterix and Son • Asterix and the Magic Carpet • Asterix and the Secret Weapon • Asterix and Obelix All at Sea • Asterix and the Actress • Asterix and the Class Act • Asterix and the Falling Sky
···
How Obelix Fell into the Magic Potion When he was a Little Boy
Movies Asterix the Gaul (1967) • Asterix and Cleopatra (1968) • The Twelve Tasks of Asterix (1976) • Asterix Versus Caesar (1985) • Asterix in Britain (1986) • Asterix and the Big Fight (1989) • Asterix Conquers America (1994) • Asterix and Obelix take on Caesar (1999) • Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002) • Asterix and the Vikings (2006)
Games Asterix • Asterix and the Magic Cauldron • Asterix and the Great Rescue • Asterix & Obelix XXL • Asterix & Obelix XXL 2: Mission Las Vegum
Characters Asterix • Obelix • Dogmatix • Others
Associated People René Goscinny • Albert Uderzo • Anthea Bell • Derek Hockridge • Pierre Tchernia
Other Parc Astérix • Asterix on postage stamps • Oumpah-pah

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Cleopatra VII of Egypt - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (2478 words)
Cleopatra VII Philopator (in Greek:Κλεοπάτρα Φιλοπάτωρ; January 69 BC – August 12, 30 BC), later Cleopatra Thea Neotera Philopator kai Philopatris, was queen of Ptolemaic Egypt, the last member of the Ptolemaic dynasty and hence the last Hellenistic ruler of Egypt.
Cleopatra was a co-ruler of Egypt with her father (Ptolemy XII Auletes), her brothers/husbands Ptolemy XIII and Ptolemy XIV and later her son Ptolemy XV Caesarion.
Cleopatra was a direct descendant of Alexander's general, Ptolemy I Soter, son of Arsinoe and Lacus, both of Macedon.
Asterix - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (3624 words)
Asterix is a confirmed bachelor, and one of the smartest (and sanest) members of the village (sometimes referred to as a 'village of madmen') and because of this, he is usually chosen for any dangerous, important or exotic mission.
In the early album Asterix and the Goths, for instance, the Goths are represented as militaristic and regimented, reminiscent of late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Germans.
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