Why Can t Kratos Hurt Baldur?
Kratos, the legendary Greek warrior and protagonist of the God of War series, is capable of taking down even the most powerful gods in both Greek and Norse mythologies. However, there exists one god who seems impossible to harm: Baldur. In this article, we will delve into the reasons behind Kratos inability to hurt Baldur.
Baldur: The Unkillable
Baldur, one of the most powerful goddesses in Norse mythology, is known for her seemingly invincibility. It is said that she will never be harmed by human or god, and all objects on earth have forbidden themselves from harming her through a vow made by Nanna, the goddess. This vow was made not only to protect Baldur but also to prevent Loki, the trickster, from harming her.
Baldur’s invulnerability is due to the fact that she is protected from harm by the gods on earth, who have solemnly sworn not to commit any act that would place her in danger. Freya, the goddess and Baldur’s mother, has also placed a wish upon him, making him invulnerable to harm.
In the God of War mythology, Baldur’s imperviousness to attacks is further emphasized by Zeus, who has declared Balder to be the child of the gods and god of light. This elevates his status as nearly untouchable, which makes it even more curious as to why Kratos, a god-killers, cannot harm Baldur.
Kratos: The God-Killers
Kratos has a reputation for being a formidable warrior, having taken on and defeated numerous gods within the Greek and Norse mythologies. His skills stem from his training as the son of Zeus and Greek god, and his arsenal of powerful weapons and equipment. Kratos has dispatched gods such as Zeus (twice), Poseidon, Hades, Freya, and even Gaia, the Earth Monster.
Kratos’ unparalleled strength and combat prowess only add to the mystery and intrigue surrounding his inability to harm Baldur. Perhaps, it is due to the fact that Baldur’s invulnerability outweighs Kratos’ mortality, making it impossible to harm him.
Physical and Magical Defenses: A Combination of Both
In the God of War series, Kratos face numerous gods with various defences, including physical resilience, magical shields, magical attacks, and even superhuman strength. However, Baldur’s invulernability is not as straightforward as these physical-based defenses.
Baldur’s invulnerability stem from a combination of mystical and magical forces, linked to the gods’ protective vows and Freya’s blessing. This unique layer of protection makes it exceedingly difficult for Kratos – or any other god-slayer – to harm Him.
Theories Around Kratos’ Inaction
Several theories have sprouted around Kratos’ inability to harm Baldur. Some believe that
- Kratos and Baldur share a non-aggressive relationship: Kratos, being a godslayer, may have opted not to harm Baldur due to their non aggressive relationship. This theory would suggest that Kratos lacks the motivation to harm Balkur, as he wouldn’t gain any personal growth or satisfaction from doing so.
- Kratos is bound by a force beyond his control: Forces beyond Kratos’ powers, such as the constraints of the gods or moral obligations, may be prohibitive of his ability to harm Baldur. By extension, this theory alludes to the possibility Kratos is not in any position to harm Baldur, as he is hindered by external factors within the God of War World.
- Kratos is simply not strong enough yet: Kratos’ capacity to harm Baldur as a god-slayer hasn’t yet reached the mark. This theory suggests
- Kratos sees Baldur as a target for another god: Considering Kratos’ past records of taking down gods; it is possible that.