Kratos had two wives, his first wife Lysandra, and Atreus’ mother, Laufey the Just or Faye.
Over the course of the last seventeen years, Kratos has had several partners during his time although he only married two women over the course of his life until God of War (2018). His first wife was Lysandra, who he married before God of War (2005) and his second wife was Laufey the Just, or Faye, who he married before the events of God of War (2018).
Who was Kratos’ first wife Lysandra?
Lysandra was a Spartan lady and Kratos' first wife, as well as the mother of his daughter, Calliope. Though Kratos had many wives, legend has it that he felt deeply linked to Lysandra and considered her his soul mate and true love. She was also the sole person who did not fear Kratos throughout his time as a ruthless Spartan leader, and she questioned his motives for the gratuitous death of countless innocent people on more than one occasion.
How did Kratos’ first wife Lysandra die?
After Kratos pledged allegiance to Ares, the God of War feared Kratos' connection towards his family was hindering him. To stop that, he transported Lysandra and Calliope from Sparta to a little town where Athena was worshiped. When Kratos invaded the community, he stormed the Temple of Athena and massacred everyone inside.
As Ares wanted, that included Kratos’ wife and daughter. In the aftermath, the Village Oracle smeared Lysandra and Calliope's ashes to Kratos' flesh as a lasting reminder of his awful crime, which rendered his skin white and garnered him the nickname "Ghost of Sparta." However, haunted by his family's murder, Kratos denounced his commitment to Ares and vowed revenge.
Who is Kratos's second wife in God of War 2018?
Following the events of God of War 3 (2010), Kratos found himself in ancient Scandinavia, in the Norse realm of Midgard, where he encountered Laufey the Just, also known as Faye. The two fought momentarily before falling in love and finally purchasing a house in the Wildwoods roughly 10 years later. Faye gave birth to a boy called Atreus twenty-two years later and taught him how to hunt, how to read the Nordic language and a few other things.
However, her actual origin as a Frost Giant from Jotunheim and mythological warrior remained hidden from Kratos and her son, despite her knowledge of his background as a Greek God. Despite being a crucial role in God of War, she is only visible in-game as a body shrouded in sheets and subsequently burned. She also directed the majority of the events in God of War (2018), instructing Kratos to chop down particular trees with her golden illuminating hand signals, which guided Baldur to their position.
It also prompted Kratos and Atreus to Jotunheim to scatter Faye's ashes atop the highest mountain in the Nine Realms, where they subsequently discovered Faye's actual identity and what she truly wanted to name Atreus. However, Brok and Sindri were previously aware that Atreus was half Frost Giant, leading Mimir to believe that Faye was actually Laufey the Just.
How did Laufey The Just die in God of War 2018?
Faye met with a far more pleasant end as compared to Lysandra as she passed away at their home of an undisclosed and mysterious cause. However, her death and subsequent last wish led to the events of God of War (2018).
FAQs
Q. Is Kratos’ wife Freya?
A. No, Kratos has never been married to Freya as she is a Vanir Goddess and Odin’s ex-wife. However, Kratos was married to Faye, also known as Laufey the Just, before she passed away.
Q. How many wives does Kratos have?
A. Over the course of the comics and the games, while Kratos has had many partners, he has had only two wives, Lysandra and Laufey the Just, also known as Faye.
Q. How many children does Kratos have?
A. Kratos has had two children over the course of the comics and games, a daughter Calliope with his first wife Lysandra and a son Atreus with his second wife Laufey the Just.
