Phoenix

"Kratos, like the fiery Phoenix who is resurrected from his ashes, you too search for a second chance 'at life'. Find these ashes and free the Phoenix. Only then will you find a path to the Temple of the Fates."

Phoenix Concept Art

- Lahkesis

In Mythology

The Phoenix was the legendary fire bird. Having uses in many different mythologies, adoration of the Phoenix dates back to as far as Ancient Egypt, and Persia. The myth also states that after it dies, it is reborn from its ashes. In common myths, the phoenix symbolises rebirth, although rebirth is commonly mistaken for resurrection, as in this case, it implies reincarnation instead.

In God of War Series

God of War Comics

Long before Kratos became Ares' chosen one, he, in search of

Kratos' encounter with Hades' Phoenix

Ambrosia, the cure for his daughter, had encountered the savage, fiery phoenix that originated from Hades, as the God of Underworld intended for another person to find the Ambrosia. The fire beast was intelligent, and tried to discourage Kratos, who still managed to defeat it using his sword.

God of War II

In God of War II, Kratos learns from Lahkesis that he must d

escend into the depths of the Phoenix Chamber, and use the Phoenix's Ashes to awaken and release the creature. By solving the chamber's puzzles, Kratos is able to dip the ashes into fire, and give new life to the beast. Using the Hail of Boreas to release the bird from the flames, Kratos then chases after the bird.

After killing the Kraken, Kratos then harnesses the Phoenix, and it flies him up to the Temple of the Fates. After he jumped off from the creature, inside the Temple, the beast's final fate is unknown.