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God of War Laufey Guide
Kratos and Atreus standing over Faye's funeral pyre

Norse Mythology

The Norse backbone of the modern series, and still the language Laufey seems to be speaking first.

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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)

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