Why did the mural show Kratos dying?

The mural in God of War (2018) showed a dying Kratos because it was a Giant prophecy foretelling the future, specifically that Atreus (Loki) would cause Kratos's death, leading to Ragnarök, fulfilling the cycle of a son killing his father, which the Giants wanted to prevent by revealing it. Later, in God of War Ragnarök, Faye (Loki's mother) painted over this prophecy with a new image of Kratos being revered as a savior, showing they changed their predetermined fate by choosing a path of rebuilding rather than destruction.
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What did Kratos see in the mural?

The mural depicted several events such as their meetings with Freya, Mimir, Jormungandr and their fights against Baldur and Thor's sons. It also depicted Faye's dispute with the Giants over a subject that was unknown to Kratos and Loki until long after.
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Why is Kratos dying?

Kratos was fated to die at Ragnarok by the Norns if he stayed true to his old mentality- fighting the war out of vengeance, closing his heart to any innocent casualties and doing whatever it took to achieve victory(his pre-war speech at Tyr's temple about war and sacrifice echoes this, he literally said wars are won by ...
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Why did Kratos in Ragnarok not die according to prophecy?

The only reason Kratos didn't die was because Loki went against his nature and chose to destroy the mask instead of joining Odin. However, in that moment you can see a brief struggle within Atreus. Because as the Norns said, people are predictable and fate is more about the nature of a person than the future.
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Who killed Kratos permanently?

God of War II

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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Who does Kratos regret killing?

Throughout the entire game ,it seems that Kratos regretted killing Zeus and for the longest time and I couldn't really understand why. He becomes very solemn, quiet and sometimes defensive whenever he is brought up.
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Whose head did Kratos rip off?

In God of War III, Kratos killed Helios by ripping his head off, causing the sun to be blocked by dark clouds, and an endless torrent of rain to pour down, then followed by thunderstorms and tornadoes.
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Did Faye drink with Thor?

The encounter as we understand it goes: Faye and Thor were drinking heavily, indicating they knew each other in some capacity prior.
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Is there going to be god of war 6?

While Sony Santa Monica Studio hasn't officially announced God of War 6, strong evidence from job postings and insider reports confirms a new installment is in development, likely featuring Kratos in an Egyptian setting with new weapons, possibly releasing around 2027-2028 as a major sequel after the Norse saga concluded in Ragnarok.
 
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Is Kratos cursed to never die?

Athena made Kratos the god of war, however he already had most his god powers since he is the son of Zeus, Zeus then cursed him to never die from old age or by his own hand.
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Why does Kratos cry at the end?

Kratos is overwhelmed, even letting out a few tears and whimpers at the vision of him as a savior instead of an instrument of death and destruction, as he was in Greece. "What did you see in there brother?" Mimir asks Kratos. "A path," Kratos replies. "One I had never imagined."
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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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How did Kratos survive stabbing himself?

Kratos survived stabbing himself with the Blade of Olympus at the end of God of War III due to his demigod/godly nature, a curse from Athena preventing his suicide, and the release/transfer of his divine power, allowing him to crawl away to recover and eventually reach Midgard, as confirmed by lore and post-credits scenes showing a blood trail leading off a cliff.
 
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Why is Zeus afraid of Kratos?

As a result, Zeus was overwhelmed by his personal plague: Fear. Overcome with extreme paranoia and frightened by Kratos' increasingly destructive behavior, Zeus soon realized that Kratos would be the one to perpetuate the cycle of son killing father.
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Why can't Sindri forgive Atreus?

In God of War, Sindri's lashing out at Atreus is due to guilt, shame, and Atreus' harsh words. Atreus gave Sindri Andvari, who Sindri lost, amplifying his guilt. Sindri's creation of soul eaters, which devastated Midgard, further deepened his guilt.
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Why did Mimir say "never go there"?

Mimir said "never go there" because "that place" is the deep, tormenting heart of Helheim, where souls face endless, personalized psychological torture from their past, a place Mimir, having been resurrected from there by Freya, deeply fears and knows is inescapable for most, representing permanent spiritual death, says the God of War Wiki https://godofwar.fandom.com/wiki/Helheim and Reddit users. 
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Is gow ragnarok hit or flop?

It manages to outdo its predecessor in every way possible and despite some of its issues with its ending and a few plot points feeling rushed, it does not take anything away from the masterpiece this title is.
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Will Kratos go to Egypt?

It's a strong rumor and popular theory that Kratos will go to Egypt for the next God of War game, following the Norse saga, with leaks suggesting a shift to Egyptian mythology and new weapons like the khopesh sword, but Santa Monica Studio hasn't officially confirmed it, and some fans debate if it's the right direction after the Norse story's open threads, especially concerning Atreus. 
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Will there be a God of War 9?

It was released worldwide on November 9, 2022, for both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, marking the first cross-generation release in the God of War series, and was released for Windows on September 19, 2024. It is the ninth installment in the series, the ninth chronologically, and the sequel to 2018's God of War.
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Who is Saxa to Thor?

Saxa's name refers to that of the giant Járnsaxa. According to Poetic Edda, the first book to be recorded by Völuspá (the seer's prophecy about Ragnarök), Járnsaxa was Thor's lover and had a son with him, Magni.
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Is Angrboða a giantess or a goddess?

(also spelled Angerboda or Angrboda), in Norse mythology, a giantess who spawned three of the most feared monsters in the world: the great wolf Fenrir, the serpent Jormungand, and the goddess Hel.
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Did Kratos sleep with Aphrodite?

Aphrodite wanted Kratos to have sex with her again, but an impatient Kratos refused. Irritated, Aphrodite tells Kratos to go to Hephaestus for help instead. It is unknown if Aphrodite or her handmaidens were able to escape the palace when Gaia's giant corpse destroyed all of Olympus.
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Was there any LGBT in Greek mythology?

Homosexuality and bisexuality

Apollo, the god of sun and music, is considered the patron of same sex love, as he had many male lovers and was often invoked to bless homosexual unions.
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What does Ω mean in God of War?

In God of War, the Omega symbol (Ω) represents the end, apocalypse, and Kratos's role as the God of War, tying into themes of finality, his brother Deimos's birthmark, and ancient Spartan warnings; it signifies the conclusion of an era, the end of the gods, and Kratos's brutal journey as a destructive force. While Omega means "end," the game ties it to war and destruction, linking it to Kratos's violent path and the potential end of all things.
 
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Whose legs did Kratos cut off?

God of War (2018)

The tortoise's victory can be linked to Kratos's cutting off of Hermes's legs and taking his boots.
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