Mysterious concoctions: magical potions that have left their mark

Halloween is a time for witches, sorcerers and spells. These mysterious and magical elements are captivating. Among the most fascinating of these items of enchantment are magic potions. Here are a few of the most famous concoctions.

In the world of Asterix the Gaul

Panoramix, the druid with a flowing white beard, creates an infamous magic potion that gives temporary superhuman strength to anyone who drinks it. The only exception is Obelix, whose strength is unending because he fell into the cauldron as a child!

From Alice in Wonderland

On her wild adventures, the intrepid Alice comes across a small bottle with the words “Drink me” written on it. After tasting it, she shrinks to the size of a mouse. Later, she changes size again by eating some magic cake, which makes her grow into a giant, and then drinking the shrinking potion again.

In the Harry Potter universe

There are many surprising magic potions in the Harry Potter universe, including Veritaserum (which forces you to tell the truth), Polyjuice Potion (which lets you take on the appearance of another person) and Felix Felicis (which gives you extraordinary luck).

What magic potions would you like to try—or invent?

Love potions

Love potions make you fall in love. They can be found in many stories, including Tristan and Isolde, William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream and Greek mythology.