What was the story Kratos was telling Atreus?
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The story Kratos was telling Atreus is a bedtime story about a man who has to carry cords of firewood on his back every day for years, but as time passes, he gets weaker and eventually has to drop the logs, symbolizing the inevitability of death and the passage of time. This story serves as a metaphor for Kratos’ own mortality and his efforts to prepare Atreus for the challenges of the future, including the impending Ragnarok.
Understanding the Story’s Significance
The story Kratos tells Atreus is deeply rooted in the Norse mythology and serves as a way for Kratos to connect with his son on a deeper level, sharing his own fears and doubts about their destiny.
FAQs
1. What is the prophecy of Atreus and Kratos?
The prophecy foretells that Kratos will die at Ragnarök and Atreus would unite with Odin in Asgard, a fate that Atreus spends the rest of the game trying to alter.
2. Why doesn’t Kratos tell Atreus his past?
Kratos is haunted by his past actions and is afraid to tell his son what he did to his own family before coming to the Norse universe, including the fact that Atreus is really Loki and a half-god.
3. What does the last prophecy mean in God of War Ragnarok?
The prophecy of Ragnarok foretells that Thor strikes a blow so mighty that Jormungandr is sent hurtling back in time, setting all the pieces in motion for the events of the game.
4. Why did Kratos cry at the end of Ragnarok?
Kratos is overwhelmed by the vision of himself as a savior instead of an instrument of death and destruction, as he was in Greece, and is moved to tears by the realization of his newfound role.
5. What is the secret ending in God of War Ragnarok?
To get the secret ending, after the final battle, players must return to Sindri’s House and talk to Lunda, who will give them a side quest called A Viking Funeral.
6. Were Kratos and Atreus sleeping for years?
No, they did not sleep for 3 years, as some might assume, but rather the story jumps forward in time to show the progression of their journey.
7. Did Kratos stop calling Atreus “boy”?
Yes, Kratos no longer calls Atreus “boy” in God of War Ragnarok, instead addressing him by his name as a sign of respect and a deepening of their father-son relationship.
8. Why was Atreus sick but not Kratos?
Atreus’ sickness is caused by his true nature as a God conflicting with his belief that he is mortal, a conflict that Kratos did not experience until much later in his life.
9. Does Kratos really love Atreus?
Yes, Kratos’ relationship with Atreus is filled with love, understanding, and patience, a marked departure from his relationships with his other children.
10. Is Atreus part God?
Yes, Atreus is a half-god, the son of Kratos, a Greek divine being, and Laufey, a powerful Jötnar Giant, making him a hybrid of the Greek and Norse pantheons.
11. Why did Kratos survive the prophecy?
Kratos survived the prophecy by choosing not to kill any of the Norse deities in God of War Ragnarok and instead trusting Atreus to take care of himself, thereby breaking the fate that had been set in motion.
12. Does Sindri forgive Atreus?
No, Sindri does not forgive Atreus for his actions, at least not immediately, and instead distances himself from the young Loki.
13. Why does Kratos not call Atreus “boy” in Ragnarok?
Kratos no longer calls Atreus “boy” as a sign of respect and a recognition of their deepening father-son bond, as well as Atreus’ growing maturity and independence.
14. Is the last Spartan name Atreus?
Yes, Atreus is named after the Last Spartan, a brave and loyal Spartan warrior who traveled to the Island of Creation to save Sparta from Zeus.
15. Can we meet Atreus again?
While Atreus sets out on his own journey at the end of the game, players can find his journal at their old home in the woods, providing a glimpse into his thoughts and feelings as he embarks on his new path.