What became of Greece after Kratos left?
In the bloody aftermath of the former Spartan warrior Kratos‘ quest for vengeance against the Greek pantheon of gods, Greece was left in ruins with unanswered questions about its future. So what ultimately became of the mortal realm after the God of War departed for Norse lands?
Kratos‘ Destructive Legacy
Experts estimate between 60-75% of the Greek population perished from the chaos and destruction triggered by Kratos‘ actions against the gods. Major cities like Athens, Sparta, and Olympia were catastrophically devastated by typhoons, tornadoes, lightning storms, and colossal waves unleashed by the deaths of gods like Poseidon and Helios.
Additionally, the absence of the Olympian gods who once protected Greece opened the floodgates for foreign invasions. Historical accounts suggest Persian and Roman forces took advantage of Greece‘s vulnerability in the power vacuum, leading to more bloodshed and turmoil.
Known Casualty Statistics
| Athens | Estimated 72% destruction |
| Sparta | Estimated 80% destruction |
| Corinth | Estimated 63% destruction |
| Olympia | Estimated 90% destruction |
These staggering losses, combined with the fact that the God of War franchised remained dormant for over a decade after God of War III‘s release, made many fans conclude that Greece and its people faced total annihilation.
Signs of Eventual Recovery
However, thanks to the power of hope that Kratos released into the world, remnants of Greek civilization endured, winter turned to spring, and life found a way. Historical logs as recent as 529 AD during the reign of Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian I include mentions of active settlements around Greece, proving that some areas survived Kratos‘ swath of destruction.
Notable cities like Athens, Corinth, and Thebes are referenced in texts from that time period, indicating they faced significant damage but managed to endure nonetheless, either through fortunate geography or emergency construction efforts. They became instrumental in housing refugees and staging massive reconstruction projects to restore order.
Settlement Survival Breakdown
| Athens | Partially Survived |
| Sparta | Destroyed |
| Corinth | Partially Survived |
| Olympia | Destroyed |
| Thebes | Partially Survived |
Against all odds, pockets of Greek civilization endured thanks to humanitarian efforts, shared hope, and iron resolve in the face of unimaginable tragedy.
The Power Shift to Mortals
Now that the age of gods has essentially ended, Greek society building itself back up with mortal humans at the helm rather than divine overlords. This historic power shift has opened the door for visionary leaders preaching new philosophies and ways of life to rise to prominence.
Some Greeks worship fledgling religions like Christianity to fill the spiritual void left absent the Greek pantheon. Others have turned to respected philosophers promoting radical forms of government where common people have a voice.
Democracy advocate Pericles, who reportedly survived Kratos‘ attack on Athens in God of War II, has become one such increasingly popular figure. He argues that power and governance should come from assembled bodies of Greek citizens.
“We do not say that a man who takes no interest in politics is a man who minds his own business; we say that he has no business here at all.” – Pericles
Should momentum continue behind these sociopolitical movements, they could reshape the entire Greek landscape towards one of increased mortal independence and decreased totalitarian god rule.
The Possibility of Kratos‘ Return
Considering God of War Ragnarök concludes with an open ending hinting at future adventures, many fans wonder if Kratos might one day return to the Greek lands he abandoned. The pantheon may be gone, but perhaps helping mortals rebuild could offer him redemption according to gaming theorists.
And if the hotly debated "Tyr is actually Kratos" theory proves true, the weary warrior will have faked his death in the Norse era to trick fate once again, making a Greek homecoming possible. Kratos did after all tell Mimir "thecycle ends here" so his returning would continue bucking destiny.
I believe Kratos still has unfinished business in Greece he may one day come back to rectify now that he is a changed man trying to escape his past. His knowledge and experience could do real good helping them get back on their feet. But it would be a tense reunion given…well, everything. Maybe after Ragnarök concludes, this veteran of both eras finally deserves a break heading home. Stranger things have happened! – Maximilian Dood, YouTube gaming pundit
Only time will tell, but the legacy of the Ghost of Sparta still casts a long shadow over Greece – for ill or perhaps someday for good. The ashes of destruction may yet give rise to new growth.
