TheGod of WarGreek saga lasted roughly a decade, consisting of four mainline entries, three spinoffs, and a handful of compilations and collections. Though it managed to keep fans hooked for most of that lengthy duration, some couldn’t help but wonder where theGod of Warfranchise could go next. The idea of Kratos slaughtering his way through other ancient pantheons was just too promising.
Developer Santa Monica Studios seemed to agree, with 2018’sGod of Wartaking players to an all-new pantheon. ButGod of War’s Norse saga has already come to an end, and now fans are once again eager to see where Kratos ventures next. One long-standing wish has been for Kratos to journey to Ancient Egypt, and according to somerecent Sony casting rumors, that might finally be on the cards for the franchise. And if the nextGod of Wargoes to Ancient Egypt, it has no shortage of colorful gods to throw in Kratos' way.
Ancient Egyptian Gods That Would Be Perfect for The Next God of War
Montu
Like many ancient pantheons, the Egyptians had several gods who were associated with warfare. But the one most commonly referred to asthe Egyptian god of war is Montu, a humanoid figure with the head of a bull or falcon. Montu was often worshiped by soldiers, and was believed to be able to turn the tide of battle and cure wounds.
Naturally, Montu would be a great pick for the nextGod of Wargame, with the Greek god of war Ares and Norse god of war Tyr both playing important roles in their respective sagas.
Sekhmet
But while Montu is the god of war, Sekhmet was commonly worshiped as the goddess of war, destruction, power, and strength. Some also believed that Sekhmet was responsible for pestilence and plague. It might be interesting to see Kratos team up with a fellow god of war (Montu) to defeat an even stronger and more power-hungry god of war like Sekhmet. Sekhmet could even be joined byother Egyptian godswho are related to war, but in a lesser regard, such as Horus (the god of the sky, war, and hunting) and Neith (the god of weaving, war, and hunting).
It was believed that, when calm, Sekhmet would transform into Bastet (goddess of cats, fertility, childbirth) or Hathor (goddess of love, joy, music). In the nextGod of War, players could be introduced to either Bastet or Hathor at the beginning of the game and grow an attachment to them, only for it to be revealed later on that they’re also Sekhmet.
Amun/Amun-Ra
Also known as “the hidden one,” Amun is one of the Egyptian pantheon’s most mysterious gods. Amun’s powers are unknown, and in the Middle Kingdom era of Ancient Egypt (2040-1782 BC) Amun merged with the sun god Ra, becoming a sort of king of the gods. Naturally, this sets Amun-Ra up to be the equivalent ofGod of War’s Zeus or Odin, the big bad pulling the strings at the top.
Bes
Often depicted as a dwarf, Bes was a joyous and helpful god who protected all life, especially those of young children. Given his role and cheery demeanor, it would make sense for Bes to be a willing companion in Kratos' potential next journey.
Ma’at
The goddess of truth, justice, and balance, and the protector against evil and chaos, Ma’at could be the driving force ofthe nextGod of Wargame. Ma’at’s death could be used as the inciting incident, forcing Kratos and a handful of Egyptian gods to stop the world from plunging into chaos. Though, there would be plenty of gods who would have something to gain from the mayhem.
Set
Essentially Ma’at’s opposite, Set is theAncient Egyptian god of chaos and violence. It’s believed that Set killed his brother Osiris out of jealousy or spite, and for that he was widely feared among Ancient Egyptians. But it was also believed that Set protected the sun god Ra from hostile creatures. As such, many Egyptians still worshiped Set, though largely out of fear. Set would be a great choice for another primary antagonist in the nextGod of War, possibly teaming up with Sekhmet and her enforcers to eliminate the other Egyptian gods and the newly arrived Kratos.
