Why does Ares betray Kratos?

In his immense rage, Kratos murdered his family. Ares thought that with his family dead, Kratos would become the ultimate warrior that was no longer burdened by the mortal ties of loved ones. Much to Ares's dismay, this deceitful act pushed Kratos to resent and hate the god of war.
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Why does Ares trick Kratos?

Ares also considered love for one's family a weakness, which is evident by how he tricked Kratos into murdering his family, as he believed they hindered his servant from becoming a great warrior.
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Why did Ares kill Kratos wife and daughter?

Calliope (Greek: Καλλιόπη) was the beloved daughter of Kratos and Lysandra. She, along with her mother, were unknowingly killed by Kratos as part of Ares' plot to harden Kratos' heart and make him a more powerful warrior in the process.
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Why did Zeus let Kratos kill Ares?

As Kratos was about to reach the Blade, Zeus finally revealed himself, admitting responsibility to Kratos for everything that had just transpired. Zeus claimed that his motivation was to "undo Athena's mistake" (presumably the act of making Kratos a God) and prevent Ares' fate from becoming his own.
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How Kratos killed Ares?

With the aid of Athena and the Blade of the Gods, Kratos defeated Ares in a long, arduous fight by dodging brutal attacks and impaling Ares with the blade. Stabbed through the chest with a weapon forged by gods, Ares finally perishes.
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Did Kratos become a god after killing Ares?

Throughout the Greek era of the series, Kratos is portrayed as a Spartan warrior, who becomes known as the "Ghost of Sparta" after accidentally killing his family due to the trickery of his former mentor Ares, the God of War. He later avenges the deaths of his family and becomes the new "God of War" after killing Ares.
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Who kills Kratos in Mythology?

Kratos kills Hades in God of War 3, taking his Claws of Hades weapon and releasing all of the souls in the Underworld. Hades is one of the four gods players can pledge allegiance to in Ascension's multiplayer.
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Why did Zeus fear Kratos?

The evils of the box also caused Zeus to develop an intense fear of Kratos, whom he now realized was the "Marked Warrior" foretold in the Oracle's prophecy that would perpetuate the cycle of patricide which led to Zeus overthrowing his own father Cronos.
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Why did Athena stop Kratos from killing Zeus?

Athena warned Kratos that if he did not stop his path of destruction, the wrath of Olympus would grow ever stronger and that she would not be able to protect him.
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Why did Athena turn against Kratos?

In God of War II, she wants to stop Kratos from angering the Gods, and stop him from killing Zeus as revenge. She returns at the end of the game, being killed by Kratos on accident.
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Why did Kratos turn white?

An oracle of the village Kratos had just destroyed then cursed him, and this baked the ashes of his wife and daughter on his skin permanently. He would be forever reminded of the pain he caused. From that moment on, Kratos became known as the "Ghost of Sparta" due to his pale, ghostly image.
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How did Kratos become a full God?

Kratos: Perhaps the greatest hero who becomes a God of War, and a son of Zeus. He then went on to kill some of the most important Greek gods like Hades, Zeus, Poseidon, Hermes, and Helios, becoming a full god in the process.
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Is Ares the god of war a boy or girl?

Ares is male. He is the Greek god of war, and the son of Zeus and Hera.
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Is Kratos stronger than Ares?

Out of all the Gods of War, Kratos was the most powerful and fearsome one, since he had the powers of Pandora's Box, the powers of the God of War that belonged to Ares, and plenty of weapons and magic from the other gods and the knowledge to use the godly powers by Athena after the death of his brother.
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What was Kratos oath to Ares?

Oaths also require multiple conditions (though this might vary from case to case) in order to successfully construct. Kratos' own Oath to Ares demanded three such conditions: That he spilled the blood of his enemies, that he spilled the blood of innocents, and finally that he spilled the blood of his own.
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What was Kratos secret?

A Secret Revealed is a non-canon video that can be unlocked in God of War, specifically by beating the game on Spartan Mode. It shows the origin of Kratos, a child born out of wedlock in a small village. Shunned by their people due to wild rumors, Kratos and his mother, Callisto, fled to Sparta to start a new life.
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Why can't Kratos fly?

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After a certain period, the wings began to wither and lose feathers, which resulted in Kratos' eventual fall to the ground.
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Did Athena pop out Zeus's head?

Hermes realized what needed to be done and directed Hephaestus to take a wedge and split open Zeus's skull. Out of the skull sprang Athena, full grown and in a full set of armour.
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Why did Athena become evil?

Athena was infected by evils with greed, as she presumably became ambitious to rule over the world, and possibly became jealous of Zeus' authority over the Greek pantheon. She also allowed her ambition cloud her judgment, as she manipulated Kratos to kill the Olympians.
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Who was Zeus most afraid of?

Zeus was not afraid of almost anything. However, Zeus was afraid of Nyx, the goddess of night. Nyx is older and more powerful than Zeus. Not much is known about Nyx.
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Who is most powerful Greek god?

Zeus is the strongest of the gods in the Ancient Greek religion because he has both power and intelligence. He is able to ensure that he is not replaced by another, more powerful deity. He is also able to ensure the allegiance of many other gods by giving them rights and privileges.
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What kind of god is Kratos?

In Greek mythology, Kratos, also known as Cratus or Cratos, is the divine personification of strength. He is the son of Pallas and Styx.
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Who does Kratos regret killing?

Athena is the number one person that Kratos did not mean to kill, and showed great regret upon doing so. When he met her in the Underworld, he seemed dearly sorry that he had impaled her.
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Who was the first god that Kratos killed?

Despite being the game that started it all, Kratos only kills one notable Olympian: Ares. He used to be so focused when it came to his revenge.
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What gods survived Kratos?

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These more sensible Olympians are: Phobos, the god of fear; Circe, goddess of magic; Amphitrite, the Queen of the Sea; Triton, the god of the waves; Nike, god of victory.
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