Why couldn t Kratos hurt Baldur?

Why Couldn’t Kratos Hurt Baldur?

Kratos, the legendary God of War, is known for his incredible strength and combat abilities. However, in his battle against Baldur, he was unable to inflict any damage on the god. This raises an interesting question: why couldn’t Kratos hurt Baldur?

The Curse of Imortality

One of the primary reasons why Kratos couldn’t hurt Baldur is due to the curse of immortality cast upon the god by his mother, Frigg. According to Norse mythology, Frigg had foreseen the need for Baldur’s resurrection after his death and had chosen to make him invulnerable to harm. This led to the casting of the curse, which made it impossible for Kratos (or any other mortal, for that matter) to inflict harm on Baldur.

Mistletoe: The Weakness

However, as we’ve seen in Norse mythology, there is a weakness even to Baldur’s godly invincibility – mistletoe. Mistletoe is the only thing capable of harming Baldur. This makes it no surprise that the mistletoe used by Harald Finehair to murder Baldur ultimately led to his downfall. Kratos, unfortunately, was unable to exploit this weakness despite his best efforts.

Kratos’ Limited Perception

Kratos, during his battle with Baldur, was not aware of the mistletoe’s weakness and the actual nature of Baldur’s invincibility. While he was fighting Baldur, he might have been led to believe that Baldur was simply a powerful deity, rather than a mortal with a unique curse preventing him from taking damage.

The Limitations of Mortal Weapons

Despite his incredible strength, Kratos was limited in his ability to inflict harm on Baldur due to the nature of his weapon. His Blades of Chaos, while formidable, lack the magical properties necessary to bypass Baldur’s curses. This further highlights Kratos’ lack of awareness regarding the nature of the curse and Baldur’s invincibility.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Kratos was unable to hurt Baldur due to the curse of immortality cast upon the god. Additionally, the mistletoe proved to be the only weakness in Baldur’s defenses, making it crucial for opponents to exploit this weakness. Kratos, at the time of their confrontation, was not aware of the mistletoe’s weakness, nor of the nature of Baldur’s invincibility.

Key Points:

• Baldur is an immortal god due to Frigg’s curse.
• Mistletoe is the only weakness in Baldur’s invincibility.
• Kratos does not know the mistletoe’s weakness or Baldur’s curse.
• Kratos is limited to using mortal weapons, unable to bypass the curse using magical means.
• Aware of the mistletoe’s weakness, potential opponents can use it as a strategy to defeat Baldur.

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Note: A more detailed exploration of Balder and Kratos has been omitted from this review.