Although both mythologies share many similarities, it is most likely because they stemmed from the same Indo-European religion.
To start with the obvious differences in God of War and Norse myth, no Greek god ever went on a rampage against Norse gods in the texts. How God of War Games Are Different From Norse Mythology Additionally, familial conflict is a pervasive motif in Norse mythology, and it is prevalent in the game, such as in Kratos’ relationship with Atreus, or between Baldur and Freya. Due to the scarceness of information in the Eddas and Sagas about subjects such as Alfheim (the home of the Elves), Santa Monica Studio was able to construct its vision of what that realm would look like without directly contradicting the ancient myths. And although it takes some creative liberties in its interpretations of the texts, much of it is justified. The God of War universe does an excellent job of creating a vivid world based on the more fantastic aspects of Norse mythology. Related: God of War Ragnarök Delay Reason Confirmed By Kratos Actorīefore mentioning inaccuracies it may be important to note what God of War does skillfully. Fortunately, this allows for much creative freedom for developers when it comes to interpreting the unknown into video games like God of War. This leads to many things in the texts being vaguely referred to but not necessarily explored (such as details about all nine realms). Compared to Greek mythology, however, these sources are scarce. Norse mythology bases much of its study on the Eddas and the Sagas, a collection of stories and myths written during the 13th century that contain material going back to the Viking Age. Inspired by the great myths of deities such as Odin and Thor, it might surprise some fans to know that not all elements in God of War are as accurate about Norse myths as they could be. It is clear by the recently released trailer for Ragnarok that the Norse Gods will still have roles to play in the conclusion of this saga. The upcoming God of War Ragnarök will conclude Kratos’ journey into the Norse mythology setting.