Mimir explains that the Serpent felt it knew Atreus before even though they never met, likely a result of a time travel event described inthe story of Ragnarok. During the quest to collect Mimir’s second eye from the stomach of the Serpent, Atreus asks why the giant reptile looked at him in a peculiar way. The World Serpent (Jörmungandr) that you encounter in the Lake of Nine has a big connection to Atreus in Norse Mythology. Most popular: ‘Fortnite’ Roadmap Reveals Battle Royale & Save the World Fixes for 3.6 & Beyond The new God of War games will explore Norse mythology. Knowing Atreus is Loki, and knowing Loki’s unsavory reputation, makes this scenario seem all the more likely. Kratos catches a glimpse of a part of the mural Atreus’ doesn’t see that seems to depict Kratos’ death at the hands of his son. Atreus’ being Loki brings up a lot of questions that will hopefully be answered in the next game. Loki is responsible for the death of Baldur, son of Odin and Freya, in Norse Mythology just as Atreus had a hand in his death in God of War. Of course, Loki is the very well-known trickster god of Norse Mythology and it makes sense that his mother would be a giant as Loki was also a part of that same race. Kratos is amused and confirms that is the name Faye wanted to call Atreus, actually t named after a well-known Spartan warrior who once fought alongside Kratos. The wall murals that Faye created in the temple spoke about a boy named Lok, notAtreus.
It was revealed that Atreus is actually part giant, but the surprises didn’t stop there. PlayStationĭon't miss: This Mushroom is Becoming a Nutritional Star | Opinion Kratos and Atreus return home after a long journey.