Village Oracle

“	From this night forward, the mark of your terrible deed will be visible to all. The ashes of your wife and child will remain fasten to your skin. Never to be removed.	”
–The Oracle cursing Kratos

Village Oracle
Biographical Information
Location	Unnamed village
Status	Unknown
Physical Information
Race	Mortal
Gender	Female
Behind the Scenes
Voiced by	Susanne Blakeslee
Appears in	God of War: Ascension God of War

Quick Answers

What was the Village Oracle's warning to Kratos in God of War?

The Village Oracle, an Athena worshipper, cautioned Kratos against entering the temple, foreseeing ominous outcomes. Ignoring her, Kratos entered, leading to a tragic massacre, including his family. She also advised Kratos that only the power in Pandora's Box could challenge Ares, as mortals were incapable of defeating Gods.

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Who did Kratos kill in the temple despite the Oracle's warning?

Kratos, ignoring the Village Oracle's caution, entered the Temple of Athena and killed all inhabitants, including his wife, Lysandra, and daughter, Calliope. This act was manipulated by Ares, the God of War. Upon realizing his actions, Kratos denounced Ares and was subsequently marked by the Oracle.

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Why did the Village Oracle worship the Goddess Athena?

The Village Oracle, a character in the God of War series, revered the Goddess Athena, who was held in high esteem by Zeus. Her village was devoted to Athena, but was decimated by Kratos under Ares' command, due to Ares' enmity towards Athena. The Oracle possessed the ability to perceive a person's true nature, a skill potentially granted by Athena.

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What was the relationship between Ares and Athena in the context of the Village Oracle's story?

The Village Oracle's story depicts a complex relationship between Ares and Athena. Ares manipulates Kratos into assaulting a village dedicated to Athena, resulting in the accidental death of Kratos' family. This prompts Kratos to sever his ties with Ares. The Village Oracle, seemingly affiliated with Ares, forewarns Kratos and binds his family's ashes to his skin. Meanwhile, Athena's servant, the Oracle of Athens, aids Kratos in his mission to vanquish Ares.

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How did the Village Oracle react to Kratos' actions in the temple?

Despite the Village Oracle's warning, Kratos entered the Temple of Athena and killed everyone inside, including his own family. Following this tragic event, the Oracle cast a spell on Kratos.

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God of War

The Village Oracle is a woman of a village that worshipped the Goddess Athena, though Kratos slaughtered the village on the orders of his then master Ares, who hated Athena for being favored by their father Zeus.

When Kratos had come face to face with her, the oracle warned him not to enter the temple as dark things would await the young Spartan. However, Kratos merely moved her aside and went on to kill all those inside the temple, including his beloved wife Lysandra and his daughter Calliope, who had been placed at the temple by Ares, the God of War. The oracle then laughed spitefully at the grieving Kratos, who was cradling the bodies of his slaughtered family.

After Kratos had exited the building and cursed Ares for his actions, the oracle had proclaimed that "From this night forward, the mark of your terrible deed will be visible to all. The ashes of your wife, and child will remain fastened to your skin. Never to be removed." With that curse the ashes of his deceased family would permanently cover his skin. This explained the origin of Kratos' infamous nickname "The Ghost of Sparta", and thus set forth the events that came later on in the series.

Gallery

The Village Oracle at the temple

Tisiphone's illusion

Trivia

• The 24th Greek letter "Omega" that the Oracle carries around her neck is also the symbol that appears on the front cover of all the games in the God of War series, what could be foreshadowing that Kratos is the "end" for the gods.
• She is voiced by Susanne Blakeslee, the actress who also portrays the Oracle of Athens and later Gaia in God of War III.
• She was seen briefly in God Of War: Ascension, when Tisiphone disguised herself as the Village Oracle, saying: They were not there by chance, Kratos, before Kratos kills Tisiphone.
• It is unknown why Kratos did not simply kill her as he had brutally done so with the other village inhabitants. Instead, he calmly moved her aside.
• It is unknown why Kratos didn't use his powers to remove the ashes once he became a god.