Cacofonix (in french : Assurancetourix) is the village bard. He is usually only a supporting character, but has a major part in the plots of some albums (see Asterix and the Normans, (in french : Astérix et les Normands) Asterix the Gladiator, (in french : Astérix gladiateur) Asterix and the Magic Carpet, (in french : Astérix chez Rahazade) The Mansions of the Gods, (in french : Le Domaine des dieux) and Asterix and the Secret Weapon (in french : La Rose et le Glaive). He loves singing and playing his lyre, and jumps at every opportunity to do so.