Who Killed Thor in God of War?
In the recently released game God of War (2018), Odin killed Thor, the Aesir god of thunder and the protector of Midgard (Earth). However, before diving into the reasons behind this shocking plot twist, let’s set the stage for the game’s narrative.
A Quick Background on the God of War Series
For the uninitiated, God of War is a legendary game series that began with the release of God of War (2005). The franchise is centered around the story of Kratos, a Greek demigod and warrior who seeks to kill the Olympian gods and escape his troubled past.
The New Narrative of God of War (2018)
In this rebooted version, Kratos is an older, wiser, and more battle-hardened character who has retired his god-slaying days to live with his wife, Faye, and their young son, Atreus, in the fjords of Midgard (Earth). Their world is turned upside down when Faye falls terminally ill and asks Kratos and Atreus to scatter her ashes at the highest peak of the Nine Realms. This journey will become their ticket to embark on an epic adventure to reclaim their family’s fate and save the world from certain doom.
Who Killed Thor?
Throughout their quest, Kratos and Atreus will face formidable enemies, but they will also encounter gods, goddesses, and even a few familiar faces. In one of these confrontations, Odin, the All-Father and king of Asgard, will put Kratos in a choose your own adventure style combat against Thor.
In this intense fight, Kratos kills Thor, sending Asgard (heaven) into disarray. This event sparks the chain reaction that ultimately leads to the End of Days, a time known as Ragnarok.
But Why Did Odin Kill Thor?
Odin killed Thor as part of the inevitable sequence of events in Ragnarok. In the eyes of the gods, Kratos’ actions served as the catalyst for their impending demise. Ragnarok is an apocalypse-like event that ushers in a new world, where only the chosen few will survive. The gods, recognizing that their time is near an end, are focused on finding a way to perpetuate their legacy in this new world.
How Did Odin Kill Thor?
Odin and Thor were destined to engage in a final, deadly confrontation, which would bring an end to their relationship as father and son, respectively. Odin, anticipating that this battle would ensue, had prepared his godly powers to avert this outcome. Odin stabbed and killed Thor to prevent him from perishing in the eventual clash of the gods at the Bifrost Bridge.
Implications and Consequences of Thor’s Death
With the demise of Thor, Asgard is plunged into darkness and chaos. His killing sends shockwaves through the nine realms, which become aware of the inevitability of Ragnarok’s approach. The destruction that Thor’s death forebodes will have significant impacts on the world:
- Kratos, Atreus, and the other mortals of Midgard will become integral players in the world-changing events of Ragnarok.
- Odin’s actions will unravel, ultimately leading to his demise.
- Other gods will begin their quest to find a new, stable world, even as their own realms burn and fade.
Wrapping Up
In God of War (2018), Odin killed Thor, the Aesir god of thunder, setting off a chain reaction of catastrophic events that will redefine the world. This development brings to life the myths and legends of Norse mythology in a way that pays homage to the original material while forging a new, original story.