Why Does Kratos‘ Axe Return to Him in God of War?

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In the 2018 God of War game and its sequel Ragnarök, protagonist Kratos wields a magical axe called the Leviathan Axe. This weapon returns to Kratos‘ hand when thrown, similar to Thor‘s hammer Mjölnir in Norse mythology. Fans have wondered about the origins and in-universe explanation for this distinctive ability.

The Leviathan Axe Was Forged to Counter Mjölnir

According to the God of War wiki, the Leviathan Axe was forged by the Huldra brothers Brok and Sindri, and imbued with magic to make it "[the] one weapon that could match the power of Mjölnir." This suggests its returning capability mimics Mjölnir‘s worthiness enchantment, allowing the axe to stand against Thor‘s iconic hammer.

The Axe Channels Kratos‘ Wife Faye‘s Power

In the game lore, the axe originally belonged to Faye, a Jötunn and Kratos‘ second wife. The wikia speculates that the axe channels "the literal power of ice from her Jötunn heritage." This indicates that magical affinity with Faye facilitates the axe‘s mystical bond to Kratos.

The Axe Connects to Kratos‘ Son Atreus

In Norse myth, the Leviathan is prophesied to battle Thor during Ragnarök. As Kratos‘ son Atreus learns he is part giant, fans theorize that Atreus may be the mythic Leviathan. If the Axe literally channels Atreus/Loki‘s destiny, this could strengthen the metaphysical link permitting it to consistently return.

While the games leave some mystery around the Axe‘s origins, these clues indicate it has a mystical connection to Kratos‘ family – his second wife Faye or his half-Jötunn son Atreus. This bond is likely the in-universe "magic" that enables the Leviathan Axe‘s key trait of unfailingly returning to Kratos‘ hand. The power of the axe stems from those closest to the Spartan warrior.

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