The Creation of God of War's Leviathan Axe Has Many Layers of Symbolism
Although Kratos would pick up the Blades of Chaos once again later in the game, 2018’sGod of Warinitially saw him forego his iconic weapons to wield the Leviathan Axe. This two-handed war axe is deeply tied to the story of the last game, and the details of its creation may hint at Kratos' role in the Ragnarok sequel. In fact, the symbolism underlying the Leviathan Axe’s creation and naming is extensive, and may even begin to hint at some of the deepest secrets in theGod of Waruniverse....