Which god is Kratos?

Kratos, the main character from the God of War series, starts as a Greek god but later transitions to a Norse god in the later games. His character evolves throughout the series, and his divine identity plays a major role in his journey.

1. Greek Mythology:

In the earlier God of War games, Kratos is a Spartan warrior who becomes a god through a series of events. He is initially the God of War in Greek mythology, taking the place of Ares after he kills him.

• God of War (2005): Kratos is initially a mortal Spartan who seeks revenge on Ares, the Greek God of War. Through his journey, he is granted godhood after killing Ares and taking his place.

• God of War II (2007): Kratos is still the God of War but is betrayed by Zeus, the king of the gods, which leads him on a path to dethrone Zeus and the Olympian gods.

• God of War III (2010): Kratos' actions lead to the downfall of many of the Greek gods, including Zeus. By the end of the game, Kratos kills Zeus, which leads to the destruction of the Greek pantheon.

Kratos, in these games, is depicted as a deposed and vengeful god, often motivated by rage and revenge against the gods who wronged him.

2. Transition to Norse Mythology:

In the 2018 God of War reboot, Kratos finds himself in the Norse mythology after the events of the Greek games. He has moved to Midgard, the world of humans in Norse lore, and tries to leave behind his violent past. He becomes the father of Atreus, and their journey involves a new set of gods, such as Thor, Odin, and the Norse pantheon.

In the Norse mythology, Kratos is not one of the established gods but is seen as a powerful being with god-like abilities. He does not hold a specific title like "God of War" in this new world, but his godly powers are evident.

What God is Kratos?

• Greek God of War: Initially, Kratos is the God of War, after killing Ares and taking his place among the Greek gods.
• Norse God: In the newer God of War games (2018 and the sequel), Kratos is not specifically tied to a godly title but is recognized as a powerful being capable of challenging even the Norse gods like Thor and Odin.

While Kratos is a god of war in Greek mythology, in the Norse setting, he is more of a former god trying to live a more restrained life as a father to Atreus, who is also part of the prophecy of Ragnarok.

For more details on Kratos' journey, you can explore his evolution in the games and the mythologies at Kratos' Wikipedia page.