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*"Kratos" means "Power" or "Strength" in Greek, likely a reference to Kratos' god-like physical strength or overall power in general.
*"Kratos" means "Power" or "Strength" in Greek, likely a reference to Kratos' god-like physical strength or overall power in general.
*In Greek mythology, Cratos and Bia were commanded by [[Hephaestus]] to imprison Prometheus. Ironically, it was Kratos who released Prometheus from his imprisonment in [[God of War II]].
*In Greek mythology, Cratos and Bia were commanded by [[Hephaestus]] to imprison Prometheus. Ironically, it was Kratos who released Prometheus from his imprisonment in [[God of War II]].
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*Though Kratos isn't a character in actual Greek mythology, there is a being in myth named "Cratos". He is the son of Pallas and [[River Styx|Styx]] and he is the personification of strength and power. The mythical Cratos and the Kratos in-game, however, have vastly different loyalties, whereas Kratos is concerned only for himself and despises the gods, Cratos is utterly loyal to Zeus.
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*Though Kratos isn't a character in actual Greek mythology, there is a being in myth named "Cratos". He is the son of Pallas and [[River Styx|Styx]] and he is the personification of strength and power. The mythical Cratos and the Kratos in-game, however, have vastly different loyalties, whereas Kratos is concerned only for himself and openly despises the gods, while Cratos is utterly loyal to Zeus.
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*In another strand of myth, Kratos is a [[wikipedia:Titan (mythology)|Titan]] who binds [[wikipedia:Prometheus|Prometheus]] on order of [[wikipedia:Hephaestus|Hephaestus]].
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*In another strand of myth, Kratos is a [[wikipedia:Titan (mythology)|Titan]] who is responsible for binding [[wikipedia:Prometheus|Prometheus]] on an order from [[wikipedia:Hephaestus|Hephaestus]].
===In God of War Series===
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*From [[God of War]] to [[God of War III]], Kratos' tattoo gets thinner and thinner and changes slightly in design. In the first game, it stretches on his chest from close to his sternum to past his left nipple. In the second, it is closer to his nipple. In the final game, it doesn't cover his nipple at all. It should also be noted that his tattoo in God of War circled more of his left arm, but in the games afterwards, it does not.
*From [[God of War]] to [[God of War III]], Kratos' tattoo gets thinner and thinner and changes slightly in design. In the first game, it stretches on his chest from close to his sternum to past his left nipple. In the second, it is closer to his nipple. In the final game, it doesn't cover his nipple at all. It should also be noted that his tattoo in God of War circled more of his left arm, but in the games afterwards, it does not.
*In [[God of War]], Kratos is amazed by the possibility of killing a god, yet in [[God of War: Chains of Olympus]], he killed [[Persephone]], the goddess of the [[Underworld]]. This may possibly be due to an error of thought from the God of War: Chains of Olympus crew, since Persephone is a goddess.
*In [[God of War]], Kratos is amazed by the possibility of killing a god, yet in [[God of War: Chains of Olympus]], he killed [[Persephone]], the goddess of the [[Underworld]]. This may possibly be due to an error of thought from the God of War: Chains of Olympus crew, since Persephone is a goddess.
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*In the flash-backs in God of War III to Kratos from God of War, the character model of Kratos from God of War III is used instead.
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*During the flash-backs in God of War III to Kratos from the events of God of War, the character model for Kratos in God of War III is used instead.
*In [[God of War II]], when Kratos is taken back in time by Atropos to his battle with Ares, his past self's tattoos are very faded in color, almost invisible, until the ending scene where he grabs the Blade of the Gods. Curiously, the tattoos are colored orange instead of red.
*In [[God of War II]], when Kratos is taken back in time by Atropos to his battle with Ares, his past self's tattoos are very faded in color, almost invisible, until the ending scene where he grabs the Blade of the Gods. Curiously, the tattoos are colored orange instead of red.
*In the [[Temple of Lahkesis]] in [[God of War II]], [[Lahkesis]] speaks to Kratos through a statue of herself and tells him "only death awaits you in the end of your journey", which Kratos' apparent suicide at the end of [[God of War III]] seems to prove correct. However, in the final post-credits cutscene showing the site where Kratos fell, his body is missing, and a trail of blood leads to the nearby sea, leaving his final fate unknown.
*In the [[Temple of Lahkesis]] in [[God of War II]], [[Lahkesis]] speaks to Kratos through a statue of herself and tells him "only death awaits you in the end of your journey", which Kratos' apparent suicide at the end of [[God of War III]] seems to prove correct. However, in the final post-credits cutscene showing the site where Kratos fell, his body is missing, and a trail of blood leads to the nearby sea, leaving his final fate unknown.
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*By technicality, Kratos managed to free himself from his past in [[God of War: Chains of Olympus|Chains of Olympus]]. When he gave up his weapons, powers, and abilities, Kratos' tattoo and pale skin were also removed, thus granting him amnesty. Unfortunately, he was forced to regain everything at the cost of his daughter, [[Calliope]].
*By technicality, Kratos managed to free himself from his past in [[God of War: Chains of Olympus|Chains of Olympus]]. When he gave up his weapons, powers, and abilities, Kratos' tattoo and pale skin were also removed, thus granting him amnesty. Unfortunately, he was forced to regain everything at the cost of his daughter, [[Calliope]].
*In all of the main installments of the series, Kratos is killed at some point by impalement through his abdomen.
*In all of the main installments of the series, Kratos is killed at some point by impalement through his abdomen.
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*Also, in each of the main games, he burned a man alive, being the first the [[Sacrificed Soldier]], then [[Prometheus]], and, in God of War III, [[Peiritheus]].
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**Also, in each of the main games, he burned a man alive, being the first the [[Sacrificed Soldier]], then [[Prometheus]], and, in God of War III, [[Peiritheus]].
*Kratos killed both his mother [[Callisto]] (in [[God of War: Ghost of Sparta|Ghost of Sparta]]), and his father [[Zeus]] (in [[God of War III]])
*Kratos killed both his mother [[Callisto]] (in [[God of War: Ghost of Sparta|Ghost of Sparta]]), and his father [[Zeus]] (in [[God of War III]])
*Most of Kratos' actions during the series were driven by rage and vengeance, except when searching for the Ambrosia to save his daughter, and when saving his brother Deimos, ignoring any and all godly warnings.
*Most of Kratos' actions during the series were driven by rage and vengeance, except when searching for the Ambrosia to save his daughter, and when saving his brother Deimos, ignoring any and all godly warnings.
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*In the series, when Kratos encounters any of his brothers or half-brothers, he initially does not intend to battle them, but later on does when they either provoke him or challenge him. Examples are [[Perseus]] and [[Hercules]].
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*In the series, when Kratos encounters any of his brothers or half-brothers, he initially does not intend to battle them, but is ultimately forced to later on when they either provoke him or challenge him. Prime examples include both [[Perseus]] and [[Hercules]].
*In early screenshots of [[God of War]], Kratos' tattoo was in the shape of the [[God of War Series#The Omega Symbol|omega symbol]] when it was seen on his head.
*In early screenshots of [[God of War]], Kratos' tattoo was in the shape of the [[God of War Series#The Omega Symbol|omega symbol]] when it was seen on his head.
*Throughout the God of War series, Kratos casts himself off a ledge in the trilogy. Firstly, in God of War, when Kratos attempts to commit suicide at the end of the game. Secondly, in God of War II, when he plummets down to Rhodes in the beginning. Lastly, in God of War III when Kratos drops to the Underworld from the Labyrinth, and during his psyche, where he drops the hope lantern and plows into [[the Pool of Blood]].
*Throughout the God of War series, Kratos casts himself off a ledge in the trilogy. Firstly, in God of War, when Kratos attempts to commit suicide at the end of the game. Secondly, in God of War II, when he plummets down to Rhodes in the beginning. Lastly, in God of War III when Kratos drops to the Underworld from the Labyrinth, and during his psyche, where he drops the hope lantern and plows into [[the Pool of Blood]].
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**With this information, one can assume that Kratos was born between 510 ~ 500 BC and "died" around 460 ~ 470 BC, as he spent about 12 years as a god, 10 as a slave to Olympus, and even before, he fought at Eurybiades' side against the Persians and their King (probably Xerxes I), event that took place in 480 BC (approximately). Judging by his voice pattern and physical appearance, his age in God of War III is estimated around 40 ~ almost 50 years.
**With this information, one can assume that Kratos was born between 510 ~ 500 BC and "died" around 460 ~ 470 BC, as he spent about 12 years as a god, 10 as a slave to Olympus, and even before, he fought at Eurybiades' side against the Persians and their King (probably Xerxes I), event that took place in 480 BC (approximately). Judging by his voice pattern and physical appearance, his age in God of War III is estimated around 40 ~ almost 50 years.
*Prior to being revealed to be the Marked Warrior who's the prophecy foretelling the end of Olympus would be at his hand, Kratos was said to be marked by many individual. The village oracle who cursed him when she bonded the ashes of his family to his skin stated that the mark of his deeds would be visible to everyone and a spider he encountered during his quest to destroy the Ambrosia to stop the followers of Ares from reviving him stated the he is just a mortal marked with destruction. Kratos also took a tattoo identical to his brother birthmark.
*Prior to being revealed to be the Marked Warrior who's the prophecy foretelling the end of Olympus would be at his hand, Kratos was said to be marked by many individual. The village oracle who cursed him when she bonded the ashes of his family to his skin stated that the mark of his deeds would be visible to everyone and a spider he encountered during his quest to destroy the Ambrosia to stop the followers of Ares from reviving him stated the he is just a mortal marked with destruction. Kratos also took a tattoo identical to his brother birthmark.
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*One of Kratos' major characteristics is his always angry facial expression. He never smiles. However, in God of War: Ascension, is the most explicit time that Kratos appears to be extremely sad and desolate, judging by his facial expressions.
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*One of Kratos' mostt major characteristics is his always angry facial expressions. He is almost never seen smiling. However, in the ending of God of War: Ascension, it is the most explicit time in the series that Kratos appears to be extremely sad and desolate, judging by his facial expressions.
===Guest Appearances===
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