God of War Ragnarok is a visually stunning game with breathtaking vistas, and one of the best is visited in the final moments of the story. It is perhaps the most colorful and mesmerizing location the game has to offer. It also contains some interesting lore that gives a new perspective on the story world and may point to how the Greek and Norse mythologies are connected in the God of War series.
[Warning: This article contains spoilers for God of War Ragnarok.]
As Surtr tells Kratos and Atreus, the Spark of the World is a place of ancient magic that helps Surtr take his new form for the ending of God of War Ragnarok; the place where Niflheim and Muspelheim meet. The Spark of the World starkly contrasts the burnt rock and molten lava of Muspelheim and the fog and snowy mists of Niflheim. Floating rock formations provide a path to walk on, and swirls of vibrant colors fill the sky. It resembles images of interstellar nebulas and supernovas and evokes ideas of the Big Bang that gave birth to the universe.
Ragnarök’s Spark Of The World May Have Ties To Kratos’ Homeland
Surtr gives little in the way of description about the Spark of the World, which is fitting for his character, but not so fortunate for lore enthusiasts. Despite Surtr’s aloofness, many details can be extracted from Kratos and Atreus’ brief interaction with the fire giant in Ragnarok, which differs from actual mythology. One of the most notable is Surtr’s statement that the Spark of the World contains primordial magic, which links to what he said to Kratos earlier in their meeting about the Blades of Chaos containing primordial fire within them. This suggests a link between the Spark of the World and Kratos’ history in Greek mythology.
God Of War's Greek & Norse Mythologies Share Primordial Origins
The Blades of Chaos were granted to Kratos by Ares, who forged the weapons in the depths of the Underworld, Greek mythology’s realm of the dead. Perhaps the Underworld emerged from the Spark of the World, just like Muspelheim and Niflheim. This could have happened in a Big Bang-like event that resulted in the creation of Kratos’ Grecian homeland from the older games and the nine realms of God of War Ragnarok.
Primordial powers aren’t new to the God of War franchise. Previous games feature a race of ancient gods called the Primordials, who predated those of the Greek and Norse mythologies. It’s hinted in the Norse games that the first giant, Ymir, is part of the race of Primordials. It seems now that Surtr and his wife Sinmara also belong to that category of god. With the introduction of the Spark of the World in God of War Ragnarok, however, it seems more mysteries have risen about Primordial magic, which can be explored in future titles.
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