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The characters of the God of War series are organized below by their group of origin or role. Loosely based on Greek mythology, the series, is a saga with vengeance as a central theme. The protagonist is Kratos, the former God of War, who although the initial ally of the Olympian Gods becomes, with the aid of the Titans, their greatest foe. The character of Kratos has received positive critical reception, being described by reviewers as a "sympathetic antihero". The success of the multimedia franchise has allowed for a range of marketing opportunites, and as such the character is also associated with other products, including action figures (with several other characters also featured in the produced line), artwork, cell phone skins, clothing, a comics series, film, food products, a novel, sweepstakes, toys and game consoles. Game Guru claimed that "Practically anyone, even if they hadn't played any of the God of War games, would know about Kratos."

Major characters

• Kratos – The protagonist of the God of War series. First appearing in God of War, the character is a power-hungry Spartan who, to save his life, is eventually forced to serve the Olympian god Ares. During one murderous rampage, Kratos accidentally kills his wife and child. Renouncing Ares and becoming a tormented soul, Kratos serves the gods for ten years (eventually becoming the God of War) until betrayed by Zeus. A convuluted series of attempts to free himself from the influence of the gods (and eventually the Titans) and exact vengeance follow, culminating with a final confrontation with Zeus. The character is voiced by Terrence C. Carson, with Antony Del Rio voicing the character as a child in God of War: Ghost of Sparta.
• Athena – The Goddess of Wisdom and Kratos' mentor and ally. Athena initially tasks Kratos to find Helios as in the absence of light, Morpheus has caused the remaining gods to fall into a deep slumber. Athena later charges Kratos with the murder of Ares (as Zeus has forbidden divine involvement) and is instrumental in allowing Kratos to become the new God of War. Although begging Kratos to stop his second quest for the Ambrosia of Asclepius and lying to Kratos about his brother Deimos, Athena is still sympathetic towards Kratos even after he renounces the gods and is betrayed by Zeus. Although dying trying to protect Zeus from Kratos, Athena is resurrected and elevated to a new level of understanding. With ulterior motives, Athena becomes Kratos' ally once more and guides him to Pandora's Box, which will allow Kratos to kill Zeus and end the reign of Mount Olympus. The character has been voiced by Carole Ruggier in God of War and God of War II and Erin Torpey in God of War: Chains of Olympus, God of War III, and God of War: Ghost of Sparta.
• Gaia – The mother of the Titans. Gaia was banished with her fellow Titans at the conclusion of the Great War. Gaia saves Kratos from the Underworld after a disastrous encounter with Zeus, and directs the Spartan to find the Sisters of Fate in order to change his fate. A successful Kratos plucks Gaia and the Titans from the moment in time before their defeat in the Great War to launch an abortive attack on Olympus. Wounded in the attempt, Gaia abandons Kratos, who eventually finds the injured Titan. Kratos cripples Gaia, but the Titan eventually returns to interrupt a final battle between the Spartan and Zeus. Kratos and Zeus enter Gaia, where the Spartan kills the Titan. The character has been voiced by Linda Hunt in God of War II and Susan Blakeslee in God of War III
• Zeus – The King of the Olympian Gods and the main antagonist of God of War II and God of War III. Zeus and Ares believed the destruction of Olympus was to come by the hands of Deimos, the brother of Kratos so they had Deimos imprisoned and tortured by Thanatos. Many years later Zeus aids Kratos against Ares by bestowing him with the magic "Zeus' Fury." In God of War II, however, Zeus tricks Kratos into draining his godly powers into the Blade of Olympus, stating it is necessary so as to deal with a new threat (actually created by Zeus). Kratos, stripped of his power, is mortally wounded while human, and killed by Zeus. With the help of the Titan Gaia, Kratos uses the power of the Sisters of Fate to return to the moment Zeus betrayed him and after extensive combat defeats the King of Gods. Zeus is saved by Athena, who sacrifices herself to preserve Olympus. Before dying, Athena reveals that Kratos is in fact Zeus' son, and that he fears a perpetuation of the son-killing-father cycle (as he himself imprisoned his father Cronos). This is confirmed when Kratos discovers that Zeus was infected with fear when Kratos opened Pandora's Box and used its power to kill Ares. After an enlightening encounter with Pandora, Kratos finally kills Zeus. The character has been voiced by Paul Eiding in God of War, Corey Burton in God of War II and God of War III, and Fred Tatasciore in God of War: Ghost of Sparta.

Olympian gods

• Aphrodite – The Goddess of Love. Aided Kratos by empowering the head of the slain Medusa, and later offered advice regarding the architect Daedalus and directed Kratos to her estranged husband, Hephaestus. The character has been voiced by Carole Ruggier in God of War and April Stewart in God of War III.

• Ares – The former God of War and main antagonist of God of War. Ares was responsible for capturing Kratos' brother Deimos and having him imprisoned and tortured in the Domain of Death due to a prophecy foretelling the demise of Olympus by a marked warrior (which actually referred to Kratos). Ares later entered into a wager with Artemis, Hades, Helios, Hermes, and Poseidon choosing Kratos as his champion (unknown to Kratos) to see who can find the Ambrosia of Asclepius. Ares ultimately won this wager when Kratos successfully retrieved the Ambrosia. Years later, in a moment of desperation, Kratos called to the God of War, and pledged his life in servitude if Ares would spare him from his foes and provide the power to destroy them. Ares heard Kratos' prayer and bonded the weapons, the "Blades of Chaos", to his new servant. A victorious Kratos eventually renounced his servitude to Ares when the god tricked Kratos into accidentally killing his own wife and child. When Ares waged war on the city of Athens, Kratos was tasked by Athena with finding Pandora's Box, an artifact capable of destroying Ares. Ultimately successful, Kratos ascended to Mount Olympus and replaced Ares as the new God of War. The character has been voiced by Steven Blum in God of War and Fred Tatasciore in God of War III.
• Artemis – The Goddess of the Hunt. Artemis had entered into Ares' wager with her champion being Pothia, the warrior-queen of an Amazonian tribe who was killed by Kratos. Years later, Artemis aids Kratos in the Temple of Pandora by providing him with the "Blade of Artemis". The character is voiced by Claudia Black in God of War.
• Athena – See "Major characters" section.
• Eos – The Goddess of Dawn and the sister of Helios. Eos told Kratos of the machinations of Morpheus who had taken advantage of her brother's disappearance. When Kratos finds Eos in the Temple of Helios, she advises Kratos to find the Primordial Fires and free Helios' loyal Fire Steeds, as they will find the Sun God. The character is voiced by Erin Torpey in God of War: Chains of Olympus.
• Hades – The God of the Underworld. Hades also entered into the Ares' wager, choosing the Barbarian Prince Alrik to be his champion. Hades' attempts to stop Kratos were unsuccessful and Alrik's father died, making Alrik king. Years later, Hades aided Kratos in Pandora's Temple by bestowing on him the magical gift, the "Army of Hades." However, the combined murders of Hades' wife Persephone, niece Athena and brother Poseidon drove him to near madness and a confrontation with Kratos. The character has been voiced by Nolan North in God of War and Clancy Brown in God of War III.
• Helios – The God of the Sun. Helios had entered into Ares' wager, choosing the fiery-being Cereyon, who was drowned by Kratos. Years later, Helios is kidnapped by the Titan Atlas on behalf of the goddess Persephone, who intends to use his power to destroy the Pillar of the World, causing the destruction of Olympus. The plan is thwarted by Kratos, however, and Helios is rescued. When Kratos turns against the gods and leads the Titans in an assault against Olympus, Helios is injured and left for dead by the Titan Perses. Found by Kratos, Helios remains loyal to Zeus and attempts to trick the Spartan at the cost of his life (his death causing worldwide storms and darkness). Kratos decapitates the Sun God with his bare hands. The character has been voiced by Dwight Schultz in God of War: Chains of Olympus and Crispin Freeman in God of War III.
• Hephaestus – The Smith God who has fallen from the grace of Olympus and husband of Aphrodite. The creator of Pandora and Pandora's Box. Hephaestus concealed the truth about his artificial "daughter" from Zeus, advising that the Box should be stored in an impregnable temple on the back of Cronos instead of the Flame of Olympus. When Kratos eventually penetrated the temple and opened the Box, it released three previously trapped evils (anger, fear and hate) into the world. Infected by fear, Zeus beat and deformed Hephaestus as punishment for his deception before trapping him in his forge in the Underworld. Kratos locates Hephaestus in his quest to find the Flame of Olympus and eventually Pandora: the key to quenching the Flame and opening Pandora's Box. Hephaestus betrays Kratos by sending him into what is hoped to be fatal confrontation with the Titan Cronos for the Omphalos Stone. The character is voiced by Rip Torn in God of War III.
• Hera – The Queen of the Gods and Zeus' jaded wife. Discreet opponent of Kratos, first sending her giant pet bull Argos to oppose Kratos (Betrayal) then the demigod Hercules to kill Kratos (God of War III). Kratos, however, kills Hercules and eventually Hera herself (an act that kills all plant life). The character is voiced by Adrienne Barbeau in God of War III.

• Hermes – The God of Commerce, Speed, Messenger of the Gods, and father of Ceryx. Taking up Ares' wager, Hermes chose Danaus, a warrior with the ability to command beasts, to be his champion only for Danaus to be killed by Alrik. Hermes takes part in the fight against the Titans ('God of War III) and later taunts Kratos about murdering his family, leading to a chase through Olympus. Eventually caught off guard, Hermes is butchered by Kratos (an act that releases a plague on the world). The character is voiced by Greg Ellis in God of War III.
• Morpheus – The God of Dreams and the silent ally of the goddess Persephone in God of War: Chains of Olympus. After Helios is taken from the sky by Atlas, Morpheus forces both gods and mortals to slumber. Although not seen, Morpheus is thwarted when Kratos kills Persephone, imprisons the Titan Atlas, and returns Helios to the sky.
• Persephone – The Queen of the Underworld and main antagonist of God of War: Chains of Olympus. Bitter at being abandoned to the Underworld by her fellow gods, Persephone enters into an alliance with Morpheus and then frees and uses the Titan Atlas to capture the god Helios, intending to use Helios' power to destroy the Pillar of the World. The goddess offers Kratos to be reunited with his daughter Calliope in the Fields of Elysium. Though being reunited with his daughter, Kratos reluctantly abandons Calliope to stop Persephone from destroying the Pillar as it would in turn destroy Calliope. Ultimately successful, Kratos chains Atlas to the Pillar (forcing him to hold the world on his shoulders) and kills Persephone. The character is voiced by Marina Gordon in God of War: Chains of Olympus.
• Poseidon – The God of the Sea. In Ares' wager, Poseidon chose Herodius from Thera to be his champion. Poseidon purposely cast a plague on Herodius' village so the warrior would search for the Ambrosia of Asclepius. Herodius was killed by Kratos, causing the god to release his Hippocamp to destroy Kratos' ship, but Kratos and his men managed to escape. In God of War, Poseidon tasks Kratos with slaying the Hydra.. Poseidon comes to resent Kratos for his role in the destruction of the city Atlantis, and is eventually killed by Kratos during his assault on Olympus (an act that causes the sea to flood). The character has been voiced by Fred Tatasciore in God of War and Gideon Emery in God of War III and God of War: Ghost of Sparta.
• Thanatos – The God of Death, father of Erinys, and main antagonist of God of War: Ghost of Sparta. Ruler of the Domain of Death, Thanatos is responsible for imprisoning and torturing Kratos' brother Deimos. While Kratos and Deimos were battling, Thanatos snatches Deimos from the battle and drops him on the edge of a cliff. Deimos is saved by Kratos who unites with his brother to fight the God of Death. Thanatos eventually kills Deimos, but is killed in turn by an angered Kratos. The character is voiced by Arthur Burghardt in God of War: Ghost of Sparta.
• Zeus – See "Major characters" section.

Titans

• Atlas – A four-armed Titan imprisoned in Tartarus after the Great War. Atlas is eventually freed by the goddess Persephone and used to capture the god Helios, directing the Titan to use the god's power to destroy the Pillar of the World. Atlas, however, is chained to the weakened pillar by Kratos, now doomed to carry the weight of the world on his shoulders forever. After Kratos defeats Persephone, Atlas mocks Kratos and his choice to defend the gods, stating he will one day regret the decision. The two eventually meet again, with Atlas aiding Kratos in reaching the Sisters of Fate. The character has been voiced by Fred Tatasciore in God of War: Chains of Olympus and Michael Clarke Duncan in God of War II.
• Cronos – Cronos learns of a prophecy that foretold one of his children would become greater than him. In an attempt to cheat fate, Cronos devoured his own children and imprisoned them in his stomach. Due to the trickery by Cronos' wife Rhea, the young child Zeus was spared the fate of his siblings, and secretly grew to manhood. Zeus freed his siblings and defeated Cronos and the Titans in the Great War. As punishment, Cronos was forced to crawl through the Desert of Lost Souls with Pandora's Temple chained to his back. Later, whilst on the Island of Creation, Kratos learned that Cronos vainly attempted to change his fate by offering a gift (the gigantic stone "Steeds of Time") to The Sisters of Fate. Kratos later travelled to Tartarus in search of the Omphalos Stone where he was attacked by a vengeful Cronos. The Titan blamed Kratos for Gaia's death and his imprisonment, as when Kratos penetrated the Temple and retrieved the Box, a fearful Zeus cast Cronos into Tartarus. Despite several attempts by Cronos to kill Kratos, he is eventually killed by the Spartan. The character has been voiced by Lloyd Sherr in God of War II and George Ball in God of War III.
• Epimetheus – A Titan of living rock featured in God of War III. The Titan participates in the assault on Olympus, but is repelled by Poseidon.
• Gaia – See "Major characters" section.
• Hyperion – Hyperion is featured in God of War: Chains of Olympus as a Titan chained in the pits of Tartarus.
• Oceanus – A Titan of water and lightning featured in God of War III. The Titan participates in the assault on Olympus.
• Perses – The volcanic Titan of Destruction featured in God of War III. The Titan participates in the assault on Olympus. After mortally wounding Helios, the Titan attacks Kratos but is wounded with the Blade of Olympus.
• Prometheus – Punished by Zeus for giving mankind the Fires of Olympus. He was made mortal and attacked by an eagle that rips out his liver (that regrows instantly) on a daily basis. Kratos encounters Prometheus near Typhon's lair. Prometheus is eventually freed by Kratos, and dies by self-immolation in fire, his ashes empowering the Spartan. The character is voiced by Alan Oppenheimer in God of War II.
• Rhea – Featured in a flashback (God of War II), she is the wife of Cronos. When Cronos devours their children in an attempt to cheat the prophecy that one of his children will become greater than him, Rhea tricks her husband and ensures the young Zeus is hidden away and protected by Gaia.
• Thera – A lava-based Titan (original creation and does not appear in Greek mythology) imprisoned in a volcano within the city of Atlantis. Kratos frees Thera, causing the volcano to erupt and destroy the city. The character is voiced by Dee Dee Rescher in God of War: Ghost of Sparta.
• Typhon – A Titan imprisoned within a mountain after the Great War. Gaia directs Kratos to Typhon for aid. When the Titan refuses, Kratos blinds Typhon and steals his magical bow. The character is voiced by Fred Tatasciore in God of War II.

Greek heroes

• Hercules – A demigod and half-brother to Kratos. Hercules seeks to claim the throne of "God of War" after performing a thirteenth unofficial and final labour: the murder of Kratos. Killed in combat by Kratos. Voiced by Kevin Sorbo. * Perseus – The second Greek hero Kratos encounters in his quest to find the Sisters of Fate. Perseus is also seeking the Sisters in the hopes of reviving his love. Believes Kratos' appearance is a test and attacks the Spartan, but is killed in combat. The character is voiced by Harry Hamlin.
• Theseus – A servant of the Sisters of Fate (guarding the Steeds of Time), and the first Greek hero that Kratos encounters on his journey to the Temple of the Fates. Killed in battle by Kratos. The character is voiced by Paul Eiding in God of War II.

Mythological characters

• Ceryx – The son of Hermes and a messenger of Olympus. The main antagonist in God of War: Betrayal. Attempts to warn Kratos about the consequences of his bloody rampage across Greece, but is killed by the Spartan for interfering.
• Charon – The ferryman of the River Styx in the Underworld who guides lost souls to their final destination. Kratos encounters Charon on the River Styx twice. Although almost killing Kratos in a first encounter, Kratos returns and destroys Charon. The character is voiced by Dwight Schultz in God of War: Chains of Olympus.
• Daedalus – A brilliant architect, Daedalus constructs the labyrinth in which Pandora is imprisoned after Zeus discovers her existence. Zeus also promised to reunite Daedelus with his son Icarus as a reward, but never revealed that Icarus was in fact already dead. Kratos encounters Daedalus hanging in a part of the labyrinth and reveals that the labyrinth must be united to free Pandora. Daedelus is killed when Kratos unites the labyrinth. The character is voiced by Malcolm McDowell in God of War III.
• Erinys – Daughter of Thanatos. After the destruction of Atlantis, Erinys searched for Kratos, killing various Spartans as a warning for Kratos to stop his quest to find Deimos. Eventually finding Kratos in Sparta, the pair battle (Erinys also shape shifting into an enormous bird). Killed by Kratos. The character is voiced by Jennifer Hale and Erin Torpey (overdubbed voices) in God of War: Ghost of Sparta.
• Euryale – A Gorgon and a servant of The Sisters of Fate. Euryale seeks revenge against Kratos for his murder of her sister Medusa but is killed and also decapitated. The character is voiced by Jennifer Martin in God of War II.
• Gyges – (comics) One of the three Chaos Giants (with one-hundred arms and fifty heads). During Kratos' first quest for the Ambrosia, his battle with Cereyon burned off the one-hundred arms of Gyges. During Kratos' second quest, Gyges reveals that he had planned to use the Ambrosia to revive his brothers Briareus and Cottus and then reclaim the world, but Kratos' initial retrieval thwarted that plan. Kratos destroys both Gyges and the Tree of Life (which contains the Ambrosia) with the Fire of Apollo.
• Icarus – The son of Daedalus and now insane. Kratos encounters Icarus by the Great Chasm and attacks Kratos. The two battle while falling down the chasm. Kratos eventually strips Icarus of his wings, allowing Icarus fall to his death into the Underworld. The character is voiced by Bob Joles in God of War II.
• Judges of the Underworld – Featured in God of War III, King Minos (voiced by Mark Moseley), King Rhadamanthus, and King Aeacus are the judges of the dead. Statues of the trio hold the Chain of Balance connecting Olympus to the Underworld.
• King Midas – A king whose touch will turn anything to gold. Grief-stricken as he accidentally turns his daughter to gold. The character is voiced by Fred Tatasciore in God of War: Ghost of Sparta.
• Medusa – Featured in God of War. Queen of the Gorgons. Decapitated by Kratos.
• Pandora – An animated creation of Hephaestus who becomes like a daughter to the god. Imprisoned by Zeus once he is infected by the fear released from Pandora's Box. Learning Pandora is the key to pacifying the Flame of Olympus that surrounds Pandora's Box, Kratos rescues her. Kratos reluctantly allows Pandora to sacrifice herself to open the Box and mourns her death, as Pandora reminded him of his deceased child Calliope. Pandora reappears in Kratos' psyche and helps him find the power of hope locked deep inside himself, thereby allowing him to finally overcome and kill Zeus. The character is voiced by Natalie Lander in God of War III.
• Peirithous – A prisoner of the Underworld who possesses the "Bow of Apollo" and is in love with Persephone. The character is voiced by Simon Templeman in God of War III.

• The Sisters of Fate – Featured in God of War II, three sisters who control the fate of all mortals, gods and Titans. All are eventually killed by Kratos. In God of War III, their voices are heard in Kratos' psyche.
  • Lakhesis – The first Sister and determined to deny Kratos his revenge. The character has been voiced by Leigh-Allyn Baker in God of War II and Marina Gordon in God of War III.
  • Atropos – The second Sister who attempts to alter Kratos' battle with Ares. The character has been voiced by Debi Mae West in God of War II and Marina Gordon in God of War III.
  • Clotho – The final Sister and gigantic keeper of the loom that decides the final fate of all. The character has been voiced by Susan Silo in God of War II and Marina Gordon in God of War III.

Other characters (comic series and video games)

• Barbarian King Alrik – Ruler of a horde of barbarians. As the champion of Hades seeks the Ambrosia to save his ailing father. Alrik was ultimately unsuccessful and killed by Kratos. Resurrected by Hades, Alrik learns that his father has died from his illness and he is now King. Seeking vengeance against Kratos, his barbarian horde threatens to overwhelm an opposing Spartan army. Alrik almost kills Kratos in combat, but is undone at the critical moment: Kratos offered up his life to Ares and was returned to battle equipped with the Blades of Chaos, with the Spartan using the blades to decaptitate the Alrik. Alrik eventually fought his way out of the Underworld, and intent on revenge, he found and confronted Kratos on the Island of Creation. Kratos, however, kills the Barbarian King once again. The character has been voiced by Bob Joles in God of War II and Fred Tatasciore in God of War III.
• Boat Captain – A humorous addition, the Boat Captain encounters Kratos on several occasions, although meetings with the uncaring Kratos are always to his detriment such as being ignored by Kratos when in the belly of the Hydra and brushed aside while Kratos is in the Underworld (God of War); fleeing from Kratos as a spirit even though summoned to battle him (God of War II) and leaving a note of hatred towards Kratos in the Underworld and his voice being heard in Kratos' psyche (God of War III). The character has been voiced by Keith Ferguson in God of War and God of War II and Josh Keaton in God of War III.
• The Body Burner – Grants Kratos passage to Pandora's Temple. The first warrior to die seeking Pandora's Box, and cursed by the gods to continue to live as a rotting corpse and act as custodian of the Temple. The character is voiced by Christopher Corey Smith in God of War.
• Callisto – The mother of Kratos and Deimos. Kratos finds his ailing mother in the city of Atlantis. As she attempts to reveal the identity of their father to Kratos, she is punished by Zeus and transformed into a beast Kratos must kill. Before dying, Callisto advises Kratos to find Deimos. The character is voiced by Deanna Hurstold as Old Callisto and Jennifer Hale as Young Callisto in God of War: Ghost of Sparta.
• Captain Nikos – (comics), Captain Nikos is a Spartan who Kratos met after he had slain the Hades Phoenix. Captain Nikos and his men assisted Kratos into looking for the Ambrosia of Asclepius. He was injured in battle against Poseidon's champion Herodius, but survived. Hades later sent fireballs from the sky to stop the Spartan army. As a fireball was about to strike Kratos, Nikos sacrificed himself to save Kratos. Before dying, he passed on the rank of Captain to Kratos. During Kratos' second journey, Nikos' and the other Spartans' corpses are reanimated by Hades, which Kratos dispatches.
• Cereyon – the champion of Helios. Killed by Kratos during the quest for the Ambrosia.
• Danaus – (comics) Champion of Hermes and a warrior who can command beasts. With the animals in his village dying of plague, Danaus is forced to seek the Ambrosia. Decapitated in battle by Barbarian Prince Alrik. Alrik retains Danaus' head as it can still command the beasts.
• Deimos – The younger brother of Kratos. Kidnapped by Ares and imprisoned and tortured by Thanatos due to Deimos' unusual birthmarks, as a prophecy claimed the demise of Olympus would come at the hands of a "marked warrior". As time passed, Deimos' hatred for his brother grew, as his hope of rescue decayed. When eventually reunited with his brother, Deimos is initially bitter for Kratos' perceived failure and the two battle. When Kratos saves Deimos from falling to his death, he joins his brother and battles the god Thanatos. Deimos is killed by Thanatos, who is killed in turn by Kratos. In God of War III, Deimos' voice is heard in Kratos' psyche. The character has been voiced by Elijah Wood in God of War III and Mark Deklin as an adult and Bridger Zadina as a child in God of War: Ghost of Sparta.
• The Grave Digger – A mysterious figure (eventually revealed to be Zeus) digging a grave in the midst of a war who counsels Kratos and eventually rescues him from the Underworld. He later counsels Kratos against making enemies of the gods after Kratos' rampage through Atlantis. The character is voiced by Paul Eiding in God of War and God of War: Ghost of Sparta.
• Herodius – (comics) Herodius is a warrior from the village of Thera. Poseidon chose Herodius as his champion in Ares' wager. His village is stricken with a plague, which was cast by Poseidon. The god purposely cast the plague so that Herodius would search for the Ambrosia. Herodius, however, is killed by Kratos.
• The King of Sparta – (comics) Suffering ill health, the King is convinced by Kratos' wife Lysandra to allow the Spartan to embark on a quest to for the Ambrosia that will restore their plague-stricken daughter. Kratos and his men are given until the next full moon to return before the King executes Kratos' daughter, Calliope. Ultimately successful, Kratos returns and saves both his daughter and the King of Sparta. The King then officially awards Kratos with the rank of Captain.
• Lanaeus – A servant of Poseidon in Atlantis who opposes Kratos on two occasions. The first encounter occurring before the volcanic destruction of Atlantis and the second time in the sunken Atlantis. The character is voiced by Fred Tatasciore in God of War: Ghost of Sparta.

• The Last Spartan – A loyal follower of Kratos. Orders the statue of Ares to be torn down for one of Kratos and gives Kratos his former weapons, the "Arms of Sparta" (the weapons Kratos used as Captain of the Spartan Army). He later witnesses the destruction of Sparta at the hands of a vengeful Zeus. Thinking Kratos dead, the Spartan attempts to find the Sisters of Fate to change the fate of Sparta. Accidentally killed by Kratos, but reveals the extent of Zeus' treachery before dying. The character has been voiced by Josh Keaton in God of War II and Gideon Emery in God of War: Ghost of Sparta.
• Lysandra and Calliope – Kratos' wife and daughter respectively, and the only two people to not fear Kratos. When Calliope was born, she was stricken with the plague and was to be killed due to Sparta's law. Saved by Kratos when he obtained the Ambrosia. Killed with her mother by Kratos during a berserker rage in a temple dedicated to Athena. Kratos is briefly reunited with Calliope in the Underworld in the Fields of Elysium, but is forced to abandon her to save the world from Persephone and Atlas. Calliope also left a note before entering the Fields of Elysium which Kratos later found. When Kratos enters into his psyche during his final fight with Zeus, he is spiritually reunited with both Lysandra and Calliope, and with Lysandra's aid, Kratos finally forgives himself for his crime. The characters are voiced by Gwendoline Yeo and Debi Derryberry respectively.
• Narrator – Voiced by Linda Hunt.
• Oracle of Athens – An oracle that lives in Athens. Shocked at Athena's decision to choose Kratos, the Oracle directs Kratos to find Pandora's Box: the key to defeating Ares. The character is voiced by Susan Blakeslee in God of War.
• Persian King – Leader of the Persian forces that invade the Greek city of Attica. Killed in battle by Kratos. The character is voiced by Fred Tatasciore in God of War: Chains of Olympus.
• Pothia – (comics) Warrior-queen of an Amazonian tribe. Seeking the Ambrosia to make the Amazons whole again as they children are stillborn. Artemis chooses Pothia as her champion, but she is ultimately killed by Kratos.
• Village Oracle – A female soothsayer who attempted to warn away Kratos - still in the service of Ares - when he arrived at a village dedicated to Athena. Cursed Kratos once he is tricked into killing his wife and child by Ares, and proclaimed that "from this day forward, the mark of your terrible deed will be visible to all" as the ashes of Kratos' burnt family merge with his skin. This turned Kratos' skin ash-white and earned him the title "Ghost of Sparta". The character is voiced by Susan Blakeslee in God of War.

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• "Franchise: God of War". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
• "God of War - Credits". allgame. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
• "God of War II - Credits". allgame. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
• "God of War: Chains of Olympus - Credits". allgame. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
• "God of War III (2010) PlayStation 3 credits". MobyGames. Retrieved 2012-06-24.

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