📺 God of War: From Mythic Masculinity to Modern Adaptation

This episode explores an academic analysis of the God of War video game franchise, focusing on its narrative transformation from Greek to Norse mythology. Using textual analysis and adaptation theory, the discussion examines how Kratos evolves from a symbol of rage and toxic masculinity into a more complex figure defined by responsibility, restraint, and fatherhood. The analysis applies concepts such as “The Death of the Author” and mythological appropriation to show how the games reinterpret ancient stories in ways that reflect modern social values and emotional depth. Particular attention is given to themes of otherness and identity, including the queer coding of characters like Atreus, which positions the series as a dialogue between classical mythology and contemporary cultural concerns. The episode also touches on the franchise’s expansion beyond gaming, referencing news of a live-action adaptation as evidence of its lasting cultural impact and relevance across different media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-world-between-us--6886561/support.