Why does Kratos call him boy?

This is just a simple reference to God of War 2018, while Thor
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Thor (/θɔːr/; from Old Norse: Þórr [ˈθoːrː]) is a prominent god in Germanic paganism. In Norse mythology, he is a hammer-wielding god associated with lightning, thunder, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, the protection of humankind, hallowing, and fertility.
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will call Kratos "boy" in his initial boss fight. This is used to discourage Kratos, though it doesn't exactly accomplish that, but Thor is suggesting the experience between them is vastly different.
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Why did Kratos call his son Atreus?

Atreus of Sparta was a young soldier who fought alongside Kratos during many wars. Many years after his death, Kratos would name his son after the warrior.
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Is Kratos son named Boy?

Divine-Jötnar Physiology: Atreus is the son of Kratos, a Greek divine being and the former God of War, and son to Zeus, and Laufey, a powerful Jötnar Giant. As a result of this, Atreus has a tremendous physiology, making him a hybrid of the Greek and Norse pantheon.
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Why doesn t Kratos call Atreus boy?

Kratos now calls the boy by his real name, Atreus. Williams says that the decision to drop the boy reference was mainly due to the strides Kratos has made to respect his son a lot more than before.
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Does Kratos call Atreus son?

Kratos will stop calling Atreus by his now-infamous nickname of "boy" in God of War Ragnarok, as confirmed by game director Eric Williams.
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The Only Time Kratos Calls Atreus "BOY" in God of War Ragnarok



What is Atreus yelling?

The words which Atreus shouts while firing the Talon Bow are Norse words: "Nista" means to strike or to nail. "Ljósta" in Old Norse means to strike or to hit. "Þruma" is the Old Norse word for thunderclap.
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Has Kratos ever smiled?

Kratos is defined almost entirely by rage; sure, he's softened up in the reboot, but he's still an angry dude who never smiles.
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Why is Kratos so strict with Atreus?

In the very first game, we get to understand that Kratos is strict with Atreus because he wants him to be stronger, more self-sufficient, and a courageous warrior.
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How many times did Kratos say boy?

One of the most interesting takeaways from these previews is that Kratos doesn't say the word "boy" once, instead calling Atreus by his name. The reasoning behind Kratos dropping the word "boy" was explained by Ragnarok's director, Eric Williams, in an interview with GamesRadar+. Williams said, "He calls him Atreus.
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Why is Kratos white?

As the temple burned, a village oracle cursed Kratos and condemned him to wear the "mark of his terrible deed"; the ashes of his family, which turn his skin pale white, earning him the title "Ghost of Sparta".
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Is Kratos Black or white?

Kratos' Skin Complexion

A driving force for Kratos' distinct appearance is his bleached white skin tone, earning him the title, “Ghost of Sparta”. If you've played the earlier games in the series, you would know that his body isn't actually white, but rather covered in the ashes of his dead wife and child.
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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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How tall is Kratos?

How tall is Kratos in God of War Ragnarök? Officially, Kratos is currently six foot and four inches. This is his redesigned height for the 2018 God of War and now its sequel, Ragnarök.
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Is Atreus a god or demigod?

Atreus: Son of Kratos. Unlike Calliope, he is said to be a demigod possibly due to his mother Laufey being a Jötunn. Appears in God of War (2018).
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Is Atreus and Loki same?

God of War's Atreus is a version of Loki that most people haven't seen, providing a refreshing take on a classic character. In 2018's God of War, there's a big reveal that Kratos' son, Atreus, is actually the Norse God Loki.
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What God is Atreus based on?

It's revealed in God of War towards the very end that Kratos' son, who goes by Atreus, is actually the Norse god Loki. MCU fans will definitely be familiar with this character, but within Norse mythology, he is a Trickster god who is the driving force behind Ragnarok.
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Is Kratos toxic masculinity?

Kratos, protagonist of God of War (2005–current), is an archetypal representation of toxic masculinity. For much of the series, his rage drives much of the narrative and game dynamics, as Kratos destroys the entire Greek pantheon.
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How old is Kratos in human years?

In God of War Ragnarök, it's likely that Kratos is around 1,055 years old. He's something of an old man, but as a demigod, he is still more than young enough to hold his own and then some in battle.
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What God did Kratos slept with?

The one sex scene in the game is an entirely consensual coupling of Kratos and Aphrodite (while the hapless cuckold Hephaestus labors at his forge next door) that is not even pictured on screen.
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What is Kratos afraid of?

Kratos is afraid of being found by others who might know of his deeds. He's afraid of how his legacy will come to affect Atreus, his son, and he's afraid that if the boy knows his history, he'll despise him. Or worse, turn out just like him.
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What crime did Atreus commit?

The curse of his forebear was revisited upon his generation when his twin sons Atreus and Thyestes conspired with their mother to murder their half-brother Chrysippus, the favorite son of the king.
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Why is Zeus afraid of 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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How is Kratos bald?

Ever since the first game, Sony Santa Monica has always portrayed Kratos as a bald Spartan warrior. This may be to distinguish him from characters both in the God of War series and in other video games, but unless Kratos suffers from a very rare case of alopecia, it would be impossible for Kratos to be bald from birth.
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Why is Kratos so small?

When developers crafted the bearded-brute version of Kratos for 2018's God of War, they shrunk the Spartan by a considerable amount, bringing his overall height down from 8'0'' to around 6'6''. Game designers claim that this was done to make Kratos a more "relatable figure" as it pertains to humans.
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How heavy can Kratos lift?

Kratos possess the following powers: Superhuman Strength: Kratos is able to lift at least 50 tons.
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