Why is Odin looking for Kratos?

He is sent with his nephews, Magni and Modi, by his father, Odin, to hunt down and kill Kratos and his son Atreus
Atreus
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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as Odin believes them to be the bringers of Ragnarok, searching for the cure of his curse that his mother placed on him.
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Why does Odin want Kratos?

It was something he was after to help avert the apocalypse. While Baldur initially seems to turn up looking for Kratos, Mimir mentioned that Odin wants Kratos/Atreus to go "where he cannot reach", which is Jotunheim.
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Why does Odin fear Kratos?

It is implied that he has an intense fear of Kratos as well like how Zeus had, however unlike the Olympian he knew nothing about him except that he is extremely powerful, having faced and killed Modi, Magni, and Baldur. In addition, Odin jealously guards all the knowledge and secrets he collected.
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What does Odin know about Kratos?

In the Novelization of God Of War by J.M Barlog it was stated that Odin Ravens spied the entire journey of Kratos and Atreus till the top of the mountain which obviously states Odin knows about Kratos wreaking Havoc in Midgard.
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Why is Thor hunting Kratos?

Thor was also known for being furious at Magni's death and after Modi and Baldur died as well, Thor would apparently attack Kratos and Atreus to seek vengeance for their demises.
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Odin is scared of Kratos



Can Kratos lift Thor's hammer?

Imagine a badass scene where Thor doesn't believe Kratos can use the hammer, but he's ultimately worthy enough to pick it up and wield it against Thor himself.
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Why did Odin send Baldur to Kratos?

He is sent with his nephews, Magni and Modi, by his father, Odin, to hunt down and kill Kratos and his son Atreus as Odin believes them to be the bringers of Ragnarok, searching for the cure of his curse that his mother placed on him. He was also Kratos and Atreus' archenemy.
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Is Odin or Zeus stronger?

While Zeus is by no means a pushover, unless he has some immensely powerful tricks up his sleeve in Thor: Love and Thunder, it appears that the MCU's Odin is still the strongest god on the cosmic block.
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What Baldur want from Kratos?

While it is thought initially that Baldur's target is Kratos for being a god from another land, it is revealed that Baldur is seeking a giant living in Midgard. This giant turns out to be Faye, Kratos' wife, Atreus' mother, and one of the last living giants of Jotunheim.
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Does Kratos meet Odin?

It's extremely likely Kratos and Atreus will at least meet Odin in the upcoming game, given that Ragnarok involves a huge battle that he is said to be a part of. It is even possible that Odin will be one of the main antagonists in Ragnarok.
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Who is Kratos to Odin?

Both destined to die at Kratos' and his families' hands. Zeus was destined to die at the hands of the Marked Warrior who is Kratos himself, while Odin is destined to die at the jaw of Fenrir who biologically is the grandson of Kratos. Both requested one of their children to kill powerful beings.
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Is Loki son of Odin or Kratos?

The God of War Loki's lineage is quite different, with Laufey as his birth mother and the Greek demigod, Kratos, as his birth father. GOW's Loki is known as Atreus throughout the duration of the game, and his true identity is only discovered at its conclusion.
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Did Baldur know Kratos was a god?

Does Baldur at any point realize that Kratos is a Greek god? Freya and Mimir very quickly realized that Kratos was a god, but Baldur and the others didn't.
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Is Kratos the strongest god?

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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Is Odin good or evil?

Because Odin is the true bad guy. Played by Anthony Hopkins, Odin Borson is King of Asgard and protector of the Nine Realms. He's wise, patient, honourable, compassionate and just. For those reasons, and many more, his people love and worship him.
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Why is Baldur angry at Freya?

Baldur has a deep hatred for his mother Freya for what she did to him, angrily attacking his her illusion self from Helheim and crying by calling himself a coward. A large part of the blackest parts of his personality can be traced to his curse of protection, given to him by Freya.
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Why is Baldur hunting Faye?

Throughout the game, Kratos is berated by the godlike Baldur, and the murals reveal that Baldur was actually after Faye the whole time, being sent by his father Odin to collect her in order to prevent the Fimbulwinter - which in turn signals the coming of Ragnarök.
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Is Baldur stronger than Kratos?

Baldur had super strength around the same as Kratos, but it was his inability to feel anything, pain, tiredness, or even emotions that gave him the edge. Thanks to the curse/blessing Freya placed upon him, Baldur is quite literally unkillable.
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Who can defeat Odin?

Oh yes, one of the very few people Hercules could actually beat might just be his father, Zeus. This massive bad boy could actually defeat Odin himself. Plus, he's responsible for beating even Galactus, and Thanos which pretty much puts him on a pedestal.
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Who was the fastest god?

Hermes. Hermes is the son of Zeus and Maia. He is Zeus messenger. He is the fastest of the gods.
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Who was the ugliest god?

Hephaestus was the only ugly god among perfectly beautiful immortals. Hephaestus was born deformed and was cast out of heaven by one or both of his parents when they noticed that he was imperfect. He was the workman of the immortals: he made their dwellings, furnishings, and weapons.
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How did Kratos not know his wife was a giant?

The big revelations in God of War happen at the very end when the true identities of both Faye and her son Atreus are uncovered. It turns out that Faye's real name is Laufey, and Atreus is Loki. Faye hiding the fact that she was a giant of Jotunheim was likely due to her trying to protect both her and her son.
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Does Atreus know Kratos is a god?

Atreus then learns that Kratos came from Sparta, and admits that he sole his life to a god, and killed his father Zeus. Atreus responds by revealing that he saw the phantom in Hel, and questions is that being a god is killing mothers and fathers.
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Did Freya know Kratos?

In the game, Freya calls Kratos by his first name. This is very interesting considering Kratos never introduces himself to her. She did know that Kratos was a god, but knowing his name exactly is a very interesting piece of information about her.
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