One of the most awaited games of the year is God of War Ragnarok. Presenting the father and son duo, this game resumes from the point where God of War 2018 ended. But since we know Kratos and Atreus will overcome these formidable foes, fans are wondering where the franchise's next installment will take place.
Which Mythology was in the earlier God of War?
Typically God of War stories has followed a similar pattern where Kratos is put against the most powerful god of the mythology in which the game takes place. In the Greek saga, Kratos had to defeat Zeus, the King of the Gods of Olympus. Zeus is not only a mighty god but is also the father of Kratos and his brother Deimos. Because of Zeus' betrayal, Kratos seeks revenge and kills him, continuing a terrible cycle of patricide among the gods.
Which Mythology was in God of War 2018?
The contrast between his mythological character and the game counterpart is quite ironic. God of War 2018 takes place in Norse mythology, and the strongest god in all nine realms of Norse mythology is the Mighty Odin! He is portrayed as an old and knowledgeable man who dwells in Valhalla to gain knowledge from Mimir.
Odin is also called the "All-Father," the Protector of Heroes. He didn't appear in the God of War 2018, but his name was mentioned now and then, which gave us the idea of his malevolent intentions.
What is Santa Monica planning?
God of War Ragnarök is the last game to have Norse Mythology, as announced by Santa Monica. There hasn't been any concrete path the franchise would choose as there are numerous mythologies that the fans are begging to set the game in. Egypt or Japan to explore their rich culture for years. However, one of the mythology seems the most probable: Slavic mythology. Like Zeus and Odin in Greek and Norse mythology, Slavic mythology has Perun.
God of War in Slavic Mythology Setting
Slavic Mythology has the universe in three realms, Earth, heaven, and the underworld. The universe came into existence from some cracked cosmic egg which is quite an exciting idea. Several locations can be explored if God of War takes place in this setting, such as the Alatry, a rock in the middle of the world.
Several creatures are found in these locations, such as the serpent Garafena and the bird Gagana. All these creatures would make for terrifying enemies in a God of War game, especially if Santa Monica gave them a creative twist, as it loves doing.
FAQs
Q. Who is Perun?
A. In Slavic Mythology, Perun is a sky god related to law, war, and lightning. He is sometimes portrayed as an eagle with various weapons, such as firestone arrows. Like his predecessors, he is believed to rule over the other gods, which would make him a natural final boss.
Q. What other mythologies are there in God of War?
A. Players were aware of other pantheons since God of War 2018, which included mythologies such as the Egyptian, Shinto, and Celtic other than Greek and Norse.
