God of War Should Embrace Egypt’s Ennead

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Without a doubt, one of the key elements that sets it apart, and arguably what makes God of War stand out among other series, is its unwavering immersion in mythology. The original God of War narrative repeatedly demonstrated its profound respect for Greek mythology, weaving the intricate web of divine relationships into the fabric of its action and plot.

In a fresh twist, the tale spun in God of War echoes an ancient Norse legend, but this time it’s built upon the age-old conflict between the Aesir and Vanir as the foundation for its main storyline, setting, and character interactions. There’s a buzz that God of War might be venturing to Ancient Egypt next, and if that’s the case, a particular aspect of the mythology could become the focal point.

An Egyptian God of War Should Focus on The Ennead

Ancient Egypt’s Ennead Explained

In certain understandings of the ancient Egyptian creation tale, the world was born when the deity Atum arose from the vast, primordial waters called Nun. Later, Atum gave birth to two beings: Shu, symbolizing air and wind, and Tefnut, representing water.

In Egyptian mythology, Shu and Tefnut were regarded as siblings, but they were also believed to have married and produced Geb, the earth god, and Nut, the sky and stars goddess. Later, these two deities had more offspring, resulting in four gods: Osiris, Isis, Set, and Nephthys. Osiris and Isis symbolize order and peace, while Set and Nephthys embody chaos and destruction, respectively. They are the gods of resurrection, medicine, violence, and death.

The set of nine indigenous Egyptian deities is known as the Ennead. It’s worth mentioning that this was merely one perspective on the creation myth in ancient Egyptian culture. Citizens from Heliopolis were among those who believed in the Ennead, but other parts of Egypt held a slightly varied view of the divine hierarchy. Nevertheless, the Ennead could serve as an excellent foundation for the story of the next God of War character.

The concept of the Ennead has appeared in various forms of entertainment throughout time. For instance, it is notably depicted in “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders,” where Dio dispatches his Egypt 9 Glory Gods to confront the Joestar group.

How The Next God of War Could Use The Ennead

As a devoted fan, I can’t help but envision the Ennead as potential adversaries in the upcoming God of War saga. The enigmatic and all-powerful Atum could embody the role of Zeus or Odin from previous games, manipulating events from the top and dispatching his offspring to carry out his wars. On the other hand, Set, with his primal, volatile character, seems perfectly suited for a rivalry with Kratos reminiscent of Thor. His inherent violence makes him an unpredictable and dangerous foe.

The mysterious vanishing or demise of Osiris and Isis might serve as the catalyst for the story, causing widespread turmoil. In a possible new duty as a guardian of realms, Kratos could be called upon to aid the lesser Egyptian gods in their predicament, thus propelling the former God of War into another grand divine conflict involving deity-slaying.

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2025-03-12 19:08