How God of War Ragnarok's Odin Seemingly Breaks from the Mythology

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God of War Ragnarok will be the game where players finally see Odin, an ominous figure that has been looming in the background for a while. Though he, like many of the gods on show, is taken from Norse mythology, Santa Monica has taken creative liberty and crafted its own version of the god that is quite different from anything prior. Instead of being a protector of warriors, he appears to be quite a sinister figure who is excessively paranoid and fond of torture.

The trailers for God of War Ragnarok have shown various other mythological characters that will make an appearance in the upcoming game, including Fenrir the giant wolf. Though fans may recognize these figures, it is near impossible to predict what will happen, as Kratos and Atreus seem determined to defy fate and tell their own story. It will not be an easy journey, and the duo will be up against figures like Freya, Thor, and Tyr, which should see the heroes tested to their limits. Whether they can go against fate and prevent the foretold apocalyptic events from occurring remains to be seen.

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Odin is a prominent figure in Norse mythology where he is associated with wisdom, poetry, battles, and victory. He is generally seen as a benevolent and extremely wise figure, with some versions of mythology positioning him as a consort of Frigg and the father of several gods, including Thor and Baldur. Most depictions of Odin feature an old, sage-looking man with a sizable beard and an eye missing. Sometimes, he is shown riding his eight-legged horse named Steidnir.

Odin appears to be omniscient in part thanks to his ravens, Huginn and Munnin, that soar all over Midgard, spying and collecting information for their master.