Who is Behind the Mask and Rift? God of War Theory

In this video, I will be giving my take on the God of War community's favorite new mystery, Odin's Mask and Rift.

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[Zoki]

It's the Ship Captain. He's been behind it all the entire time. When Kratos killed him, he was chosen.

[Timbo__Slice]

I was simultaneously both really disappointed and really appreciated the fact we didn't get to see into the rift it would be cool to get a glimpse of the higher realm but I like that they left it a mystery

[sohamshirgaokar]

I think we are going to get a lot of insight on higher plane of existence in the upcoming games. I think that is going to be the main focus going ahead.

[xorngoh]

I think the main key point was that Ymir, the first being in Norse realm was murdered by Odin. Ymir being the first being of the Norse realms, likely had a deeper connection to the plane of Higher Existence. The crack in the realm was likely what remained of Ymir's connection to that plane. The mask and its fragments in different languages probably signified that the plane of Higher Existence is connected to all the different pantheons, along with Ymir who might have been the progenitor of not just the Norse pantheon but other Pantheons as well, probably known in other pantheons as a different name or entity.

[YourDadFlaxx]

I love how this man includes Athena in every theory

[dubmcz]

Kuba, another BANGER. However, the interesting detail is that killing Ymir, a Creator God, was what led to the Rift being created. Maybe the Blades of Chaos, a Primordial weapon, can expand or create a Rift of it's own in the future? Blades of Chaos with Surtr's power + some Spark of the World magic, sounds like a good recipe to go back and kick Athena's butt! That would be sick!

[chansesturm]

Something I've been wondering lately is whether the Greek and Norse creation stories (as well as those of other lands) happen at the same time or if they happened separately from one another. If I recall, it's revealed in God of War: Ascension that the Greek world was created by the Primordials killing each other in a war, while the Norse world was crafted from Ymir's corpse by Odin after killing him. The God of War Wiki claims that Ymir (in addition to the Norns, Surtr, and Sinmara) are also Primordial beings in the Nine Realms. Whether or not Ymir & Co. are Primordials similar to Ouranos or Oceanos of Greece is, I feel, inconsequential—my main concern is whether the creation of the Nine Realms and Greece happened simultaneously because I've felt that for whatever reason the Nine Realms feel somewhat _younger_ than Greece. Not young enough that Kratos was around before the Nine Realms existed, but young enough that the Titans and Olympians would ultimately be an older pantheon than the Aesir or Vanir. I feel that it would be a bit weird from a lore perspective if that were the case, but from a real-world perspective, it would make sense given that the Norse mythology we know is much younger than the Greek mythology that's been handed down to us by the likes of Homer, Hesiod, and others.

Another thought I've had is whether the mask, being wooden rather than metal or some harder material has any significance, including the language written on the mask that Odin needs Atreus to translate. Maybe it's connected to an even more ancient pantheon of deities, such as the theoretical one worshipped by the Proto-Indo-Europeans or another super ancient people group. None of this probably makes sense, but I'm throwing it out there anyway.

[Pendragonthegreat]

I mean what possible answer were people expecting the tear to provide? I really like that they kept it a mystery and as said Kratos said: "beware shortcuts to knowledge"

[anthonyhernandez]

Personally, I like to believe that in the GOW mythos, on planet Earth there are rifts in between the different pantheons, and these invisible rifts originate from the higher plane of existence (which is where the demiurge is contained by the Monac).

These rifts act as sort of mythological containers and separators. Each rift hold the unique geography, creation myths, spiritualities, magics and pantheons of each mythology. (This could also be why the rules of the Norse pantheon might not affect Kratos or Atreus).

{ Pleroma > higher plane > rift > physical universe (earth) }

When people expand in the name of their gods, they also expand the rift (and therefore influence and territory) of their specific mythology. This is why wars are fought between cultures, because each pantheon is trying to gain more territory and worshipers over other pantheons (this would be the demiurge influencing the physical world).

But most gods of these different pantheons are ignoring the possibility of peace, diplomacy and cultural exchange. This could allow all of them to grow simultaneously and achieve enlightenment.

This is could be why the Monac is collecting worthy gods who show selflessness and are sending them to the higher plane. However, some gods in the higher plane fall to the influence of the demiurge. (because of their new found power) like Athena.

The higher plane of existence acts as a further test to see if the chosen gods are worthy of entering pleroma when the time is right.

[bdragon]

I love that Freyr ascending to the higher existence is just mentioned as a passing note. I am just trying to imagine him interacting with the other ascended gods or trying to get high while there and it is just a mess that puts a smile on my face.

[TurtleWaveZZZ]

Odin’s performance, as well as everyone’s performance in Ragnarök, was insanely good.

[greedgod]

Imagine if kratos saw the rift in detail and instantly connected the dots. He didnt see the rift properly or at all. I feel like that wouldve been enough evidence to get a good idea what it is

[johndodo]

Faye pulled kratos into the light in the last game and showed him what atreus said right before they burned her. She was there. We were Faye the whole game and that's why kratos breaks the fourth wall and talk to the camera before baldur punches him over the house.

Also, I think Odin was putting something in the food while he was cooking as Tyr. Brok calls it dirt soup, but mimir says there is something special about the food and he can't stop thinking about it. I think there was magic and it didn't work on brok because he was missing a soul piece

[maximusmuriel]

This is the biggest GOW theory reach, and I absolutely love it. Keep up the the good work.

[lunapixels]

Interesting theory! This would also mean the Jotnar are descendants of Monad which could explain them being able to have visions and them essentially being the originators of magic in the Norse realm…

[A.Tag]

The mask actually belongs to Jim Carrey.

[shonenacademia]

I would love this because evil Athena in gow 3 seemed put of nowhere. If it was actually an evil entity in disguise as the wise Athena, I’d feel as if the story was more thought out

[jamesgreen]

Dude, if this theory is actually true, that would mean that the Greek and Norse games were just a start for a much deeper story behind GOW, it also explains how all mythologies exist in one universe and could also explain why seemingly important characters like Thor, Freyr and Odin got such lame ends to their story, could be that we didn't see the last of them and some of them will join our forces while others will fight against us in the biggest avengers-endgame-like battle for all of reality between Kratos with his Norse friends and Demiurge with Zeus and Odin reincarnations on his side

[Tropical_j_]

Thanks for delivering King! With Ragnarök being the last of the Norse saga, we’ll definitely be focusing on the higher plane of existence in the next game, Kratos realizing the main problem is the gods above the gods

[balabushkabandit]

I feel that the mask will play a significant role in the future games and may also play a part in how the next game switches pantheon. I know that in 2018 kratos meeting athena was just in his head but i guess we all know that athena is still alive and maybe plotting something. We saw all the way back in god of war 3 the mural of athena who was all green and was the new queen of olympus, which means she is still alive somehwere. The mask could 100% be planted by her or be related to her, but i guess we just have to wait for the next game.