Why does Odin want Atreus?

ByJames Dorn Last Update on

As a hardcore God of War fan ever since the first iconic PS2 title, the complex relationship between scheming Odin and conflicted Atreus fascinates me. Millions of players share this intrigue – God of War Ragnarok broke franchise records with $1 billion in sales in just one month!

Odin‘s obsession with Atreus revolves around prophecy and fate. Ancient stories say the Allfather will perish during Ragnarök – but controlling the prophesied harbingers of the end times could allow Odin to change destiny itself. Here‘s a deeper look at key motivations:

Odin Believes Atreus is Key to Ragnarök

"I leave this weapon here – it‘s name is Ragnarök. It was prophesied to aid in the fall of Asgard."

This line in the previous game confirms Odin‘s fear. He knows Atreus and Kratos are destined to bring his reign crashing down. So seizing control of this fate-touched boy represents Odin‘s best shot at defying the ultimate prophecy of his doom.

Atreus Gives Odin Forbidden Knowledge

By forcing Atreus to rebuild the mystical mask, Odin gains access to infinite knowledge and insights into the future from gaping rifts in reality itself. How‘s that for mind-blowing stakes?

As the table below shows, Odin‘s motives across the series center on amassing ever more power and forbidden secrets to assert dominance.

GameOdin‘s Primary Motivation
God of War (2018)Discover Kratos/Atreus‘ true nature
God of War RagnarokUse Atreus for fate-altering knowledge

Atreus‘ Mixed Heritage Makes Him the Ultimate Puzzle Piece for Odin

Atreus isn‘t just any young boy. As the son of Greek god Kratos and Jötnar Faye, he represents a culmination of two different pantheons. This unique mixed heritage makes Atreus an irresistible target for Odin‘s machinations. unlocking secrets not even Odin can grasp…yet.

Odin Manipulates Atreus‘ Desire for Answers

While Kratos shields Atreus from meddling gods, Atreus‘s burning curiosity about his own prophecy leads the boy right into Odin‘s clutches. It‘s a dangerous quest for knowledge – one that mirrors Odin‘s own obsessive nature.

James K. Dorn, a passionate gamer deeply immersed in the world of video gaming. My journey in gaming is not just about playing; it's about exploring every facet of the games I love. I am particularly fascinated by the intricate worlds of role-playing games like "The Witcher" series and "Elder Scrolls: Skyrim," where every decision shapes the story.

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