The jar was to never be opened since all that the jar contained was many different forms of evil however there was Hope as well. In Greek mythology, Pandora’s box is a large jar which was given to Pandora by Zeus. Kratos, Deimos and Pandora were blessed with Hope. Lust and Vanity infected Aphrodite (even though it probably had little effect, since Aphrodite is the Goddess of Love).įear, Obsession, and Treachery infected Zeus. Mockery, Arrogance, and Pride infected Hermes.Įnvy, Jealousy, and debatably Wrath infected Hercules. Pride, Deceit, and Slander infected Helios. Hate, Rage and debatably Wrath infected Hades. While it was never really seen or mentioned in the game, the role of the Box corrupting Olympus’ Gods set the stage for the game.Īnger and debatably Wrath infected Poseidon. The Gods became both paranoid and power hungry. The opening of Pandora’s Box caused the Gods of Olympus to be infected by the Evils of Titanomachy. But what Kratos didn’t know is that he didn’t absorb all the evils, instead he absorbed Athena’s weapon, Hope, and all the Evils infected the Gods of Olympus, changed them and corrupted them, dedicating themselves towards one goal: Kill Kratos. Kratos processed to open the Box and acquired the power to kill a God. After Kratos escaped from the Underworld, and reached Ares, he used Zeus’ Fury and threw it, cutting the chain from Pandora’s Box. killed by AresĪfter Kratos was “killed” by Ares, the minions of Ares came and took Pandora’s Box from the dying Kratos, and brought it forth to Ares.
Just when was about exit the Temple, Ares found out and tossed a giant jagged stone into Kratos. She also told Kratos that it was hidden somewhere in Pandora’s temple, on top of Cronos.Īfter Kratos went through trial, after trial, he finally acquired Pandora’s Box. She told him that the Box was the most powerful weapon that a mortal could wield, and that if it was opened it would grant anyone a huge amount of power, enough to kill a god. When Kratos was assigned to kill Ares by the Gods of Olympus, Athena told Kratos about Pandora’s Box. After the Box was sealed shut, Hephaestus recommended placing the Box in the temple on the top of Cronos where it can be safe. But Athena was concerned of what would happen if the Evils were released, so she placed the most powerful weapon inside the box Hope.