Efreet

The Efreet in God of War: Chains of Olympus.

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What type of spirit is the Efreet from Arabian mythology?

In Arabian mythology, the Efreet, alternatively known as ifrit, afreet, afrit, or afrite, is a demonic fire spirit. This entity is an evil Djinn or Genie, belonging to a class of infernal jinn, spirits positioned below angels and devils. They are recognized for their strength and cunning. The Efreet is portrayed as a large creature of fire and smoke, which can be either male or female, and is associated with living underground and frequenting ruins.

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What is the Efreet's classification within the Djinn or Genie hierarchy?

In Arabian mythology, the Efreet, alternatively known as ifrit, afreet, afrit, or afrite, is a demonic fire spirit. It is an evil Djinn or Genie, belonging to a class of infernal jinn, positioned below angels and devils. The Efreet is characterized by its strength and cunning, and is typically depicted as a large creature of fire and smoke, residing underground and often found in ruins.

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What is the physical depiction of an Efreet in mythology?

The Efreet, alternatively known as ifrit, afreet, afrit, or afrite, is a figure from Arabian mythology. This entity is a malevolent type of Djinn or Genie, belonging to a class of infernal jinn, considered beneath the level of angels and devils. Efreets are characterized by their strength and cunning, and are traditionally depicted as vast beings composed of fire and smoke. They can be either male or female and are said to reside underground and inhabit ruins.

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Where is the Efreet said to reside according to Arabian mythology?

In Arabian mythology, the Efreet, an evil Djinn or Genie, is a fire and smoke creature known for its strength. It resides underground and is often found in ruins.

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What are the notable characteristics of an Efreet in mythology?

In Arabian mythology, the Efreet, also known as ifrit, afreet, afrit, or afrite, is a demonic fire spirit. This creature is an evil type of Djinn or Genie, belonging to a class of infernal jinn, spirits beneath angels and devils. Efreets are known for their strength and cunning, and are depicted as large beings of fire and smoke, either male or female, residing underground and frequenting ruins. In the game God of War: Chains of Olympus, the Persian King could summon the Efreet, a power later taken by Kratos.

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Mythology

The Efreet (also ifrit, afreet, afrit, or afrite, Arabic (male) ʿifrīt/عفريت or Arabic (female) ʿifrītah/عفريتة) was a demonic fire spirit from Arabian Mythology.

It was classified as an evil type of Djinn or Genie, from a class of infernal jinn (spirits below the level of angels and devils) who were noted for their strength and cunning. Furthermore, Mythology depicted an ifrit as an enormous creature of fire and smoke, either male or female, who lived underground and frequented ruins.

God of War: Chains of Olympus

It became evident to Kratos that the Persian King apparently had the ability to summon the Efreet. Kratos took that power from him after he defeated the king at Attica. When it was used, it unleashed the fire spirit which attacked all surrounding enemies. It could also be leveled up, which increased the damage that it did, and received new abilities. The Efreet was likely taken from Kratos by Athena and Helios along with the other magical items and abilities he had acquired during his quest.

Orb Costs

• Level 1 - N/A
• Level 2 - 3,500 Orbs
• Level 3 - 10,000 Orbs

Attacks

Level 1

• Demon Fury - The fiery Efreet slams the ground, burning enemies in a wide radius. R + triangle
• Demon Fury (Air) - Slam into the ground from the air, burning enemies in a wide radius. R + triangle

Level 2

• Demon Inferno - After slamming the ground, rapidly tap circle to burn enemies for more damage. R + triangle, tap circle

Level 3

• Demon Rage - Upon performing Demon Fury or Demon Inferno, the Efreet will end the attack with a final slam that does fire damage to all enemies within a massive radius. R + triangle

Gallery

The Persian King attempting to use the Efreet on Kratos.

God of War Chains of Olympus HD - The Efreet Magic Power.

Trivia

• Although the Efreet was a creature from Arabian Mythology, the Persian King was able to summon it to aid him in God of War: Chains of Olympus.
  • It should be noted, however, that the Persian Empire conquered most of the North-Eastern Arab territories centuries ago. As such, it was highly likely that the Persian King had captured the Efreet during one of his conquests of Arabia, just like he was able to bring the Basilisk with his Fleet and invaded Attica, even if the Basilisk was in fact a creature from Greek, Roman, and Medieval European Mythology, as the Persians invaded Greece on several occasions.
• The Efreet was the first power that was acquired by Kratos that did not come from the Greek Pantheon.