Norse Mythology
The Norse backbone of the modern series, and still the language Laufey seems to be speaking first.
Norse Mythology in God of War
The modern God of War era lives and breathes Norse mythology. The Nine Realms — Midgard, Asgard, Jotunheim, Alfheim, Helheim, Muspelheim, Niflheim, Svartalfheim, and Vanaheim — served as the backdrop for Kratos and Atreus' journey. God of War Laufey continues this Norse foundation while expanding into new mythological territories.
The Nine Realms
- Midgard — The realm of humans, Kratos' home
- Asgard — Realm of the Aesir gods (destroyed in Ragnarök)
- Jotunheim — Realm of the Giants, Faye's homeland
- Alfheim — Realm of the Light and Dark Elves
- Helheim — The realm of the dead
- Muspelheim — Realm of fire, home of Surtr
- Niflheim — Realm of mist and poison
- Svartalfheim — Realm of the dwarves
- Vanaheim — Realm of the Vanir gods
Key Mythological Figures
- Odin — King of the Aesir (deceased after Ragnarök)
- Thor — God of Thunder (deceased after Ragnarök)
- Týr — God of War, still alive after Ragnarök
- Freyja — Leader of the Vanir
- Baldr — Son of Odin (killed by Kratos in GoW 2018)
Sidebar: Sköll and Hati Chase the Sun
💡 A Norse Eclipse Moment (Aug 12, 2026)
When a real solar eclipse crossed North America on August 12, 2026, Santa Monica Studio marked it with a post about Sköll and Hati— the wolves of Norse myth who chase the sun and the moon, and whose “catching” of both is one of the heralds of Ragnarök. The post passed 850K views, a small reminder that even with Laufey pushing into Egyptian and Mongol mythology, the studio still speaks fluent Norse. The wolves themselves haven't appeared in Laufey footage — but the mythology they come from remains this series' first language.