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This article contains lore based on real-life sources of the Greek mythology as introduced from the God of War Greek era.

“ Kratos, I bring word from Zeus himself. Heed my message, Ghost of Sparta! Your future on Olympus depends upon it. ”

–Ceryx

Ceryx (Greek: Κῆρυξ) is the final boss Kratos faces in Betrayal. He is the son of Hermes and a messenger of Olympus, who Zeus sent to stop Kratos' attempts to discover the truth behind the assassination of Argos.

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Ceryx, in Greek mythology, is the offspring of Hermes. His mother is identified as either Pandrosus or Herse. He followed in his father's footsteps, becoming a messenger of the gods.
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In the God of War Greek era, Ceryx, Hermes' son, is an Olympus messenger. His mission is to convince Kratos to halt his destructive actions. Ceryx isn't a warrior, but he uses his staff and summons Cerberi for defense. Nonetheless, Kratos disregards Ceryx's plea, engages him in combat, and eventually kills him.
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In God of War: Betrayal, Zeus dispatched Ceryx to halt Kratos, who was causing havoc and investigating Argos's assassination. Ceryx, the son of Hermes and an Olympus messenger, failed to persuade Kratos, leading to a confrontation.
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Ceryx, meaning 'Herald' in Greek, was a divine messenger and the son of Hermes in Greek mythology. He was also the progenitor of the Kerukes, a priestly family in Athens. In the game God of War: Betrayal, Ceryx is depicted as an emissary of Olympus, dispatched by Zeus to thwart Kratos' investigation into Argos' murder.
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In Greek mythology, Ceryx, the son of Hermes and either Pandrosus or Herse, was a divine messenger. His descendants are the Kerukes, a priestly family in Athens.
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Greek Mythology[]

Ceryx ("Herald") was the son of Hermes and either Pandrosus or Herse. Like his father, he too was a messenger of the gods. He was also the ancestor of the Kerukes, a family of priests who lived in the city of Athens.

In God of War: Betrayal[]

Ceryx uses his staff against Kratos

Ceryx uses his staff against Kratos

Ceryx was the son of the god Hermes, and was a messenger of Olympus. After watching Kratos’ activities as the new god of war, the gods sent Ceryx as a persuader to stop him. Kratos had been leading his Spartan companions into destroying many Greek city-states and was then framed for killing Hera's pet Argos.

Kratos refused to listen to Ceryx, who demanded Kratos to stop his pursuit of an assassin who killed Argos. After attacking and defeating Ceryx, Kratos realized that Olympus would never accept him and that this was only the beginning of the conflict he would soon have to face with the gods of Olympus.

It is likely that his death in the hands of Kratos that cause his father Hermes to have an intense hatred for Kratos.

Powers and Abilities[]

Ceryx is no warrior, but still has some powers to harm his enemies. He relies on the deadly three-headed Cerberi he summons, but also attacks Kratos using his staff and creates a field of thunder around himself. Being a god, he is very resistant to damage, but nevertheless ultimately dies.

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