Why did Hephaestus help Kratos?

Hephaestus helped Kratos primarily out of shared hatred for Zeus and a desire for revenge, particularly after Zeus tortured him for revealing Pandora's location to Kratos, but this alliance was complex; Hephaestus also tried to stop Kratos from sacrificing Pandora, whom he loved as a daughter, leading to betrayal, but ultimately they united against Zeus to destroy Olympus, with Hephaestus forging powerful weapons for Kratos.
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What did Hephaestus make for Kratos?

Hephaestus, the god of smithery and forging, was revered as Olympus' top craftsman in the God of War Greek era. He crafted the Gauntlet of Zeus and likely most of Kratos' arsenal, including the blades of chaos.
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Did Kratos regret killing Hephaestus?

Yes, Kratos likely regrets killing Hephaestus, viewing it as a tragic necessity where the Smith God died trying to protect his "daughter," Pandora, a sentiment Kratos expresses later and which resonates with fans because Hephaestus was just a desperate father, not a major threat like other Olympians. While Kratos rarely shows deep remorse for many Olympian kills, Hephaestus stands out because his motive was paternal, not power-hungry, and Kratos later acknowledges Hephaestus did what any father should, suggesting a layer of regret for killing someone acting out of love. 
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Why did Hephaestus make the Nemesis whip?

Initially, Hephaestus intended to use them as a conduit for his own powers in order to kill Kratos, but the Spartan threw off the attack, turned the Whip against its creator, and killed the Smith God. The Whip was then used to power the bridge that allows Kratos to enter into Daedalus' Chamber.
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What weapon did Hephaestus give to Kratos?

Nemesis Whip: A weapon given to Kratos by Hephaestus after Kratos gave him the Omphalos Stone. They were a pair of triple blades that were chained together. Hephestus gave it the power to project electricity.
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Were there any LGBT Greek gods?

Yes, many Greek gods and heroes had same-sex relationships, with gods like Zeus, Apollo, Poseidon, and Hermes frequently depicted in romantic or sexual relationships with male figures like Ganymede, Hyacinthus, Pelops, and Krokos, reflecting the fluidity of sexuality in ancient Greek myths where such attractions were common and not always seen as exclusive, though modern terms like "gay" or "bisexual" are applied to them. 
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Why did Hephaestus betray Kratos?

Hephaestus betrayed Kratos in God of War III because Kratos intended to use Hephaestus's beloved creation, Pandora, to extinguish the Flame of Olympus, a sacrifice that would kill her, and Hephaestus fought to protect her, seeing her as his own daughter. Initially allies, the smith god turned against Kratos when he realized Kratos's true goal, even sending him on dangerous tasks (like retrieving the Stone of Olympus) as a ploy to have other forces kill Kratos and save Pandora.
 
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Who is Zeus's least favorite child?

Zeus's least favorite child is widely considered to be Ares, the god of war, due to his violent, bloodthirsty nature, which both Zeus and his fellow gods despised, with Zeus even calling him the "most hateful of all the gods" in The Iliad. Hephaestus also ranks low, as Zeus once threw him from Olympus, but Ares consistently receives the strongest condemnation for embodying the chaotic and brutal side of war.
 
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Who is the most unfaithful Greek god?

Zeus, king of the gods, had the most affairs by far in Greek mythology, with countless liaisons with goddesses, nymphs, and mortals, leading to numerous divine and heroic offspring like Heracles, Apollo, Artemis, and Perseus, often disguised in various forms like a bull, swan, or golden rain. His infidelity, despite being married to Hera, is a central theme in many myths. 
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Who killed Hephaestus in Greek mythology?

For his intervention, Hephaestus was thrown, by Zeus, off of Mount Olympus; and fell to earth, following a fall lasting one day, onto the island of Lemnos. The fall from Mount Olympus would not kill the god, but the landing did perhaps cripple him, causing the lameness with which Hephaestus was often depicted.
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Who is Zeus scared of?

Zeus, king of the gods, feared few, but most notably Nyx, the primordial goddess of Night, who predated even the Titans and was mother to powerful forces like Death and the Fates; he wouldn't dare enter her realm. He also respected the immense power of the Fates (Moirai) who controlled destiny, and the vengeful Erinyes, goddesses of retribution, and was cautious around his jealous wife, Hera, as well as the terrifying monster Typhon, though he defeated him.
 
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Was God of War III supposed to be the end?

By December 2009, the game was in its final developmental stages. In December 2008, Sony reported that God of War III would be the last game in the series. However, in January 2010 John Hight told Joystiq: "While God of War III will conclude the trilogy, it won't spell the end of the franchise ...
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Why do Hades hate Kratos?

In the God of War series, Hades, the God of the Underworld, has a longstanding conflict with Kratos. This feud is evident across the franchise, with Kratos killing Hades's Champion, The Barbarian King, and Hades freeing Alrik to retaliate. Kratos also ends the lives of Hades's niece, Athena, and his wife, Persephone.
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Who is the weakest Greek god?

There's no single "weakest" Greek god, as it depends on the criteria, but Ares (War) and Hephaestus (Craftsmanship/Fire) are often cited as contenders among the Olympians due to Ares' poor performance in battle and Hephaestus's physical disability. Ares is mocked despite being the god of war, often losing to mortals or other gods, while Hephaestus, though skilled, is physically crippled, making him seem vulnerable in a direct fight. Other lesser gods, like Aergia (Sloth), are technically weaker but not Olympians. 
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Who is the kindest Greek god?

While kindness is subjective, Hestia, goddess of the hearth, is often cited as the kindest due to her gentle nature, selflessness (giving up her Olympian seat for Dionysus), and focus on home/family, while other contenders for benevolence include Asclepius (healing), Eleos (mercy), and even sometimes Hades (fair ruler). 
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Who is the only handicapped god?

The only handicapped god in the main Greek pantheon is Hephaestus (Roman: Vulcan), the god of fire, metalworking, and craftsmen, known for being lame or club-footed, often attributed to being thrown from Mount Olympus by his mother Hera, though some myths say he was born that way. He is unique among the Olympians for his physical infirmity, yet renowned for his incredible skill in creating divine artifacts, even building himself wheeled chairs to move around.
 
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Who is Zeus' only male lover?

Romans believed that Ganymede was gay and served as Zeus's lover because he was one of the few mortals granted immortality by Zeus in Greek mythology. Ganymede is sometimes framed as the god of homosexual love, placed in the pantheon beside Eros and Hymenaois.
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Which Greek god was asexual?

Some have described Athena, along with the goddesses Hestia and Artemis as being asexual, this is mainly supported by the fact that in the Homeric Hymns, 5, To Aphrodite, where Aphrodite is described as having "no power" over the three goddesses.
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Did Poseidon have a male lover?

Yes, Poseidon had several male lovers in Greek mythology, most notably the sea-god Nerites, a beautiful youth who became his charioteer, and the mortal prince Pelops, with whom he had a significant pederastic affair. These relationships, common in Greek myths, often involved older gods and younger males, reflecting ancient Greek customs of paiderastia. 
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Who is Hermes' favorite child?

In Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson universe, Hermes's favorite child is Luke Castellan, despite Luke's turn to villainy, with Hermes feeling deep grief and regret for not being a better father, though in traditional mythology, he's known for many children like Pan and Autolycus, with no single favorite highlighted. 
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Who is the most unpopular god?

Ares was the Greek god of war. He was perhaps the most unpopular of all the Olympian gods because of his quick temper, aggressiveness, and unquenchable thirst for conflict. Ares famously seduced Aphrodite, unsuccessfully fought with Hercules, and enraged Poseidon by killing his son Halirrhothios.
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Did Ares ever abuse a woman?

While Ares, the Greek god of war, embodied brutality, surviving myths generally portray him as not a sexual predator like many other Olympians, with his violence typically confined to battle, though some stories hint at questionable acts like seducing Phylonome in disguise, which could be seen as coercive by modern standards, but his most famous liaison with Aphrodite was consensual. He's even depicted defending his daughter from sexual assault, making him a protector in that specific instance, contrasting with his warlike nature. 
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Who killed Kratos permanently?

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Kratos joins the Spartan army in Rhodes, intent on destruction. Zeus weakens Kratos and tricks him into abandoning his godly powers into the Blade of Olympus, which Zeus uses to kill him.
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Which god was most hateful to Zeus?

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  • Ares was one of the Twelve Olympians in the archaic tradition represented by the Iliad and Odyssey. ...
  • In the Iliad, Zeus expresses a recurring Greek revulsion toward the god when Ares returns wounded and complaining from the battlefield at Troy:
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Who forged Kratos blades?

Kratos' iconic Blades of Chaos were forged by the Greek smith-god Hephaestus in the depths of Hades under the command of the God of War, Ares, who gifted them to Kratos as a symbol of servitude, permanently binding them to his arms with chains imbued with primordial fire from Chaos. They represent Kratos' rage and serve as his signature weapons throughout the Greek saga.
 
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