How God of War: Ragnarok Could Introduce Heimdall

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2018's God of War took Kratos out of Greek mythology and into the mystical world of Norse mythology. He ventures to the Nine Realms in an attempt to reach the highest point and scatter the ashes of Faye. He is not alone, however, and his son Atreus remains at his side for better or for worse. God of War: Ragnarok will conclude Kratos' adventures in Norse mythology, and he will face even greater dangers.

A few God of War: Ragnarok characters have already been released, and many of them, as one might expect, have been lifted from Norse mythology. This includes Thor, who is the god of thunder, Angrboda, who is a Jotunn and a consort of Loki, and Durlin, who is a dwarf. With Kratos and Atreus on a quest to stop Ragnarok, an apocalyptic event, from occurring, the duo is likely to cross paths with Heimdall, and there are a few ways he could be introduced in a dramatic and impactful way.

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Within Norse mythology, Heimdall, also known as the Shining God, is closely associated with Ragnarok. He is described as being bright white with gold teeth, and he carries an instrument known as the Gjallarhorn. Like many other gods, Heimdall is incredibly wise, and he has supernatural sight and hearing, as well as foreknowledge. If anyone is looking for him, they can find him sipping on mead in Himinbjorg, which is where the Bifrost rainbow bridge meets the sky. Heimdall gets around on a golden horse named Gulltoppr, and he is always looking out for the coming of Ragnarok.

According to Norse mythology, Heimdall and Loki the trickster god are foes that often fight. In the Poetic Edda, Loki tells Heimdall that he is fated to live a hateful life, while in Prose Edda, Heimdall plays