Obelix's Menhirs

Chiseled by hand, delivered on his back, used as blunt weapons.

Obelix's Menhirs are the iconic standing stones that define his career as a menhir sculptor and deliveryman in the Asterix series. While they appear to be simple granite monoliths scattered across the landscape, their true significance lies in the fact that Obelix chisels them himself at his own quarry. He usually trades these stones away for whatever he needs, resulting in the village having a literal field of menhirs. These rocks function as both a running gag regarding the mystery of ancient European standing stones and Obelix's personal blunt weapons.

Quick Facts

Owner: Obelix
Strength required: Superhuman (Magic Potion)

Reader's Guide

Obelix's menhirs are massive standing stones that serve as his primary passion and commercial enterprise within the Gaulish village. He chisels them himself at his own quarry before transporting them on his back to various locations. The process requires no magical tools, only brute strength and a love for the ancient tradition of standing stones. Clients typically trade goods or food in exchange for these deliveries. While Asterix often worries about the structural integrity of the ground beneath them, Obelix remains oblivious to the potential dangers, frequently raising menhirs whenever he feels bored or needs an excuse to exercise. No two are exactly alike, reflecting his personal touch on every delivery.