What God Kills Kratos?
In the popular video game series God of War, Kratos, the main protagonist, has a long and storied history of killing various gods and goddesses. From the original Greek pantheon to the Norse gods, Kratos has taken down many of them. But which god specifically kills Kratos? This article will explore the different instances where Kratos is killed and the god or goddess responsible for his demise.
Direct Answer
In God of War (2005), Kratos kills the god Zeus, the King of the Gods, after he kills his wife, Lysandra, and their child, Calliope. This event sparks a chain reaction of revenge against the Olympian gods, leading Kratos to slaughter many of them. Poseidon, the God of the Sea, and Hades, the God of the Underworld, are among those killed by Kratos in this game.
God of War II (2007)
In God of War II, Kratos, fueled by his rage and anger, seeks to take revenge on the Olympian gods who he believes wronged him. Zeus once again appears as the main antagonist, using his powers to drain Kratos’ life force. Ares, the God of War, is also killed by Kratos in this game, who then takes on his godly powers.
God of War: Ascension (2013)
In God of War: Ascension, Kratos is haunted by the Furies, gods of punishment, who torment him for his past mistakes. The Furies themselves are killed by Kratos, who also takes on the role of a God Killer, hunting down and slaughtering various gods.
God of War (2018)
In the latest God of War game, Kratos and his son Atreus embark on a journey to spread their wife and mother’s ashes from the highest peak in the realms. Along the way, they encounter the gods of Norse mythology, including Baldur, Freya, and Thor. Although Kratos does not directly kill any of these gods, he does manage to kill the World Serpent, Jörmungandr, who is prophesied to encircle the world during the events of Ragnarök.
Key Takeaways
- Kratos has killed multiple gods and goddesses across the God of War series, including Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Ares, and the Furies.
- In God of War (2005), Kratos’ revenge against the Olympian gods begins after he kills Zeus and Poseidon.
- In God of War II, Kratos seeks to take revenge on the Olympian gods and kills Zeus and Ares.
- In God of War: Ascension, Kratos is haunted by the Furies and takes on the role of a God Killer, hunting down and killing various gods.
- In the latest God of War game, Kratos encounters and kills the World Serpent, Jörmungandr, but does not directly kill any Norse gods.
Conclusion
Throughout the God of War series, Kratos has a long history of killing various gods and goddesses, often fueled by his rage and anger. While there may not be a single god who kills Kratos, his actions have consequences, leading to the downfall of many of the gods he encounters.