Did Athena Care About Kratos?

Athena, being Kratos’ half-sister, did indeed care about him, as evident from her actions in the God of War series, where she guides and helps Kratos throughout his journey, showcasing her genuine concern for his well-being. Her care for Kratos is further solidified in the novelizations of God of War 1 and 2, where she defends him despite his crimes and worries about him constantly, highlighting the complexity of their relationship.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. Why does Athena not like Kratos?: Athena attempted to stop Kratos from entering the Domain of Death and wanted to prevent him from killing Zeus as revenge, indicating her concern for his actions and their consequences.
2. What does Athena want with Kratos?: Athena helps Kratos because she ultimately wants the power of hope to use to mold the Greek world in her image, showcasing her ambition and desire for control.
3. What is the relation between Athena and Kratos?: Biologically, Athena is Kratos’ older half-sister, and as the games progress, she becomes a kind of loose guide or conscience for Kratos, influencing his actions and decisions.

Kratos’ Feelings and Actions

4. Did Kratos let Athena live?: Physically, Athena is dead because a younger Kratos impaled her with the Blade of Olympus as she jumped in front of Zeus to shield him, highlighting Kratos’ capacity for violence.
5. Does Athena forgive Kratos?: Athena guided Kratos throughout the game to Pandora’s Box and revealed that Kratos was forgiven of his sins, but the Gods never agreed to relieve him of his nightmares, showcasing the complexity of their relationship.
6. Why does Kratos regret killing Athena?: Athena is the number one person that Kratos did not mean to kill, and he showed great regret upon doing so, seeming dearly sorry when he met her in the Underworld, highlighting his capacity for remorse.

Greek Gods and Kratos

7. Did any Greek gods survive Kratos?: Kratos did not kill all the Gods, and there are close to a dozen Olympians that managed to survive his path of destruction, indicating the extent of his power.
8. Is Athena mad at Kratos?: At the end of the game, Athena gets mad at Kratos, demanding that he gives her power back since Zeus is dead, and when Kratos refuses, she becomes even angrier, showcasing her desire for power and control.
9. Why is Kratos skin white?: Kratos’ skin is pale white due to the ashes of his family, which he wore as a mark of his terrible deed, earning him the title “Ghost of Sparta”, highlighting his tragic past.

Relationships and Motivations

10. Why did Kratos say no to Odin?: Kratos cares about Freya and Odin threatened her in his offer for peace, and he also trusts Mimir, who advised him against trusting Odin’s offer, showcasing Kratos’ protective nature and caution.
11. Why does Hades hate Kratos?: Hades hates Kratos for having killed his wife, Persephone, and his niece, Athena, and his brother, Poseidon, highlighting the complexity of relationships in the God of War series.
12. Why does Athena turn evil in God of War?: Athena was infected by evils with greed, as she presumably became ambitious to rule over the world, and possibly became jealous of Zeus’ authority, showcasing her desire for power and control.

Additional Questions

13. Did Athena sleep with Kratos?: There is no canonical proof suggesting that Kratos and Athena ever spent any time together in a romantic setting, leaving their relationship ambiguous and open to interpretation.
14. Did Kratos feel bad for killing Athena?: Kratos showed great regret upon killing Athena, seeming dearly sorry when he met her in the Underworld, highlighting his capacity for remorse and emotional depth.
15. What would happen if Kratos gave Athena the power?: If Kratos had given Athena the power of hope, she would have had the power to restore Greece and maybe even build it up better than it was before, but the people of Greece could have no hope without her granting it to them, showcasing the complexity of her character and motivations.