Geriatrix

The Oldest Member of the Village.

Geriatrix, the oldest member of the tribe, is living proof of the magic potion’s power to preserve! Already an old timer in “The Birth of Asterix”, this 93-year old man from Gergovia (52 B.C.) is as sprightly as they come. You only have to see him chasing skirts in Asterix at the Olympic Games or clamouring without rhyme or reason expressions like “want a poke up your hooter?” or “you know what the old relic says to you ?!?”.

We have to say though, after the appearance of his wife (never given a name by the authors of Asterix) in Asterix and the Roman Agent, our hearty ancestor has become a faithful and devoted husband, not hesitating to roll up his sleeves and tackle the household chores while Madame tends to the tasks of a modern Gaulish woman.

Under the influence of his wife, who worships him to no end, he even aspires to higher things, imagining himself as village chief in the place of Vitalstatistix in Asterix and Caesar’s gift. This just goes to show how love can change you no matter how old you are!

In which book ?

12 - Asterix at the Olympic Games
13 - Asterix and the Cauldron
14 - Asterix in Spain
15 - Asterix and the Roman Agent
16 - Asterix in Switzerland
17 - The Mansions of the Gods
19 - Asterix and the Soothsayer
20 - Asterix in Corsica
21 - Asterix and Caesar's Gift
22 - Asterix and the Great Crossing
23 - Obelix and Co
24 - Asterix in Belgium
25 - Asterix and the Great Divide
26 - Asterix and the Black Gold
27 - Asterix and Son
28 - Asterix and the Magic Carpet
29 - Asterix and the Secret Weapon
30 - Asterix and Obelix all at Sea
31 - Asterix and the Actress
32 - Asterix and the class act
33 - Asterix and the falling Sky
34 - Asterix and Obelix’s Birthday - The Golden Book
35 - Asterix and the Picts
36 - Asterix and the Missing scroll
37 - Asterix and the Chariot Race
38 - Asterix and the Chieftain's daughter