God of War - The Tale of Mimir // All Mimir's Tales

In this extended ultimate edition, here are ALL of the Tales Mimir shares with you on your journey. This isn't every damn thing he says (many of those moments are story moments but it's pretty close
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God of War - The Tale of Mimir // All Mimir's Tales
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HERE IT IS FOLKS! The new MIMIR TALES video for God of War Ragnarok, here are ALL of the tales from Mimir in God of War Ragnarok kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqicXqurm8x3mLs

[@CosmicScythe69]

Yoooo

[@sugarcombfilms3467]

Atreus: “Thor is half God and half Giant? Weird.” Kratos: 👁👄👁

[@purgeexclusive4578]

Kratos didnt know she was a giant until right at the end

[@IonicCreeperYT]

@@purgeexclusive4578 What *she* are you referring to? My only guess is Faye, but I thought you were talking about Þór. (Thor in English.)

[@ulises.-.5455]

Kratos is a quarter of a titan

[@cookiesnugglez7318]

@@IonicCreeperYT yes he's talking about Faye

[@jakomioftherose2434]

@@IonicCreeperYT In Norse Mythology Laufey was the mother of Loki and the wife of Fárbauti, the Jötnar name for Kratos.

[@MegaChickenfish]

Mimir: for there's nothing in nature so reviled as a child who kills their parent. Kratos: * cough *

[@shadesoul4247]

Well played, sir

[@marta0929]

to be fair, Kratos and Zeus didn't have a whole lot of bonding time

[@user-vr5zk9ox8d]

Marta Perek-Blose To be fair Zeus was over come by paranoia and fear. Not to mention Zeus trying to kill Kratos and his betrayal... and Kratos was the God’s puppet and had everything taken away from him... so yeah, nothing is fair.

[@houndrysmagolyteofhope4661]

@@user-vr5zk9ox8d yeah you are right, in fact this game may seem silly for kratos be a father, but the dinamism between the old kratos and new one in order to father Atreus correctly is fascinating. Although they keep saying he is Lokir, i believe there is a difference in how the story tells everything. Its a timeline altered by kratos himself. Meaninh that how did things will played out may depen on the altered everything. After all Atreus is being fathered by Kratos not Odin, taught not to kill if unnecesary by a godslayer. Zeus story is what happens when a cycle is created. Cronos chop his father balls off, Zeus got powerful imprison thr other titans Gaea included, and open cronos belly to get his siblings back. And kratos well beat the crap out of Zeus siblings, caused an apocalypse and destroyed Zeus on all possible dimensilns and planes. Yeah you reap what you sow i would say, also should i say because everything that happened to kratos he ended up with no family, meaning that by going away from Greece he created a new life. I hope the next GOW is not a prequel where Krstos falls in love, cuz thats gonna break my heart.

[@LuckoDaStars]

lets not forget he slaughtered his own family

[@zinatra1887]

Mimir is by far one of the best things to be added to the franchise. His stories never failed to keep you entertained and intrigued, and his presence is weirdly comforting if that makes sense

[@emperorofinception3571]

I really like having him in these games. I think he provides an interesting balance between Kratos and Atreus.

[@147money7]

Facts and ima nigga

[@scorpio34ish]

@@147money7 bruh what that gotta do with anything 😂🤦🏿‍♂️

[@nawab256]

Without him it would just be grunts from kratos and Loki trying to ask a few questions every now and then. The mimir is very much needed. He is indeed part of the best thing about that game.

[@br9760]

@@scorpio34ish Stupid bait...

[@eldritchinterface7481]

"Finally... a story worth hearing." - Kratos, God of Creative Writing

[@alphazergling9255]

As a writer myself, I fucking died at this comment

[@Cloofinder]

That story's beginning about an ocean of blood felt like a reference from gow3 at the end where Kratos faced his fear and fell in the sea colored red.

[@matthewriley7826]

@@Cloofinder Not to mention the oceans of blood he’s created lol.

[@primefighter9868]

When did he say this in this video I missed it

[@marcus4046]

@@primefighter9868 did you find it?

[@QuintonFresh]

The story starts with an ocean full of blood. Kratos: Finally a story worth hearing

[@juliobrian4757]

I'm like "Really Kratos? Of *ALL* the great stories that Mimir spoke, *THAT* was the one worth listening to?"

[@shadesoul4247]

@@juliobrian4757 Three words: He's a Spartan.

[@juliobrian4757]

@ShadowVanish ...point taken.

[@cosminaalex]

@@shadesoul4247 more like 3.5 words there

[@madpkiller2625]

@@cosminaalex 😂😂😂

[@merikmalhads1676]

I mean when Kratos claims fate is a lie he speaks from experience. He literally killed the fates and rewrote the events of his death in order to avoid it

[@josegallardo7634]

But he also fulfilled the prophecy

[@thebrowhodoesntlift9613]

@@josegallardo7634 I guess what an individual think his fate is will probably be wrong, but the prophecies always get fulfilled in GOW.

[@dr.sigmundfreud5649]

Everytime kratos teaches Atreus he speaks of experience

[@blockytheblockgod4567]

Technically resorting in him becoming immortal or maybe living twice or even 16 times his normal life expectancy which probably doubles seems as he’s a god so either 4 times his normal age or a staggering 32, and btw there’s was about 1% maths in this and the other 99% was al high

[@mira00able]

@@josegallardo7634 did he? The prophecy did not say that kratos would kill the gods it said that a mortal would strike at the gods for all we know kratos prevented that prophecy by killing the gods himself wich would explain why the whole world went to shit with both gods and mortals dying and only some hope left

[@beastboy1111]

“Well, for a long time my job was to enable Odin, and I was FUCKING excellent at it.” I freaking love Mimir

[@ajward9112]

19:07 - the time stamp for anyone interested….. or if anyone wants to return to that part faster.

[@TheLaggyGamerGC]

@@ajward9112 Came here 3 months later to say thank you.

[@ajward9112]

@@TheLaggyGamerGC No time like the present mate. No thanks are necessary. Just wanted to make it convenient by leaving the timestamp.

[@user-nu7dv4sf6w]

@@ajward9112 Thank you :]

[@ajward9112]

@@user-nu7dv4sf6w My pleasure. Glad I could make things more convenient for you.

[@mrself5824]

11:50 Kratos: “What is it?” Mimir: “ooooooo Nothing to be concerned about-“ *Nuclear Explosion*

[@salildeshpande7]

How do we know that mimir gave us the correct translations?

[@YaboiDarkness]

@@salildeshpande7 cuz he speaks THX alr

[@Idk-vi3hx]

@@salildeshpande7 not exactly sure who said this but i think Its the current god of war director, he said that mimir was not exactly saying what we thought he said so thay implies mimir is planning something i just do hope he won't become a villain.

[@salildeshpande7]

@@Idk-vi3hx yes, I hope so too. Maybe he tricked kratos into triggering ragnarok as revenge on aesir. Sindri doesn't seem innocent either, he knew mistletoe arrows were harmful.

[@bigidot]

@@salildeshpande7 If you're talking about mistletoe being baldurs weakness, i doubt that Sindri knew that mistletoe arrows were baldurs weakness

[@velvetra29]

Me: Can i get your number? Girl: *BALDUR IS BLESSED WITH INVULNERABILTY, PHYSICAL OR MAGICAL*

[@elroyjohnson4559]

Wait.......stop😂

[@kabirkhan-nn7zx]

To all threats Not emotional threats though, dude can still feel heartbreak or love

[@grimmywizard]

@@kabirkhan-nn7zx he can't

[@AMBrosChannel]

Me: ok sick ill call you soon

[@kabirkhan-nn7zx]

The Grimwiz 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@soritahin1283]

I almost spit out my drink when he said well of wisdom was actually water full of mushroom. That explains so much Odin wasn't wise, he was just high.

[@egnigmxflire9530]

Sorita hin 😂😂

[@markushaahr9194]

Sorita hin Odin: The highest of all gods

[@DarsiPadilla]

@@markushaahr9194 Of the Norse people.

[@whitefantasia807]

That explains why he has a poem called "Sayings of the High One"...

[@sketchy.wanderer]

*Odin calls Mimir over*... Mimir : Yes your Highness! (*chuckles*)

[@hamby2232]

The fact that Mimir answers Atreus' questions and lights up when he connects things is adorable, he loves teaching and sharing knowledge

[@mizuki2560]

He probably enjoys the ones who listen to his stories, with Atreus, he knows the boy will share his stories whenever he’s gone

[@itsRandyRandom]

Unless Mimir gets killed off, I don’t think he’ll ever die naturally.

[@redninja0078]

@@mizuki2560 He’s undead, theoretically he’ll live forever.

[@spicster5138]

The way they use atreus' natural child curiosity to bring you back up to speed with the story/lore of the game after those intense fighting interactions is genius. In previous GOW games i would spend 10 minutes sometimes fighting hella enemies that sometimes my focus gets lost from the story.

[@kleberson777]

Yeah, it a great job to tell the lore and setting about Norse mythology and where we are at right now. Better than most of the game where they tell the lore mostly via voice recording or reading text

[@victorgoddamnsullivan1219]

@@kleberson777 wwa22 we we awaw as a a ea we we e@AAAawAwwwAAwaaAwwwwwwwww2wwwwwwwwwwwwww22

[@Nzzertral]

@@kleberson777 or a whole separate form of media all together like websites (destiny 1) or a show/anime (final fantasy) or have to read books or some shit

[@ProfessionalNamielleLewder69]

@@Nzzertral Looking at you, Kingdom Hearts!

[@patrickstarpower758]

Only 10 minutes? It took you only 10 minutes to beat the Labyrinth in GOW3? It took me closer to 10 days.

[@MrVananda]

maybe the world serpent said : "Huh, is that......Dad? nahhh no way..."

[@ShadowIsatis]

That's probably what happened lol

[@deadcool3227]

And... Grandpa?

[@DragonTycoon]

marlice hakurei That is MADNESS.

[@Bilalt19]

@@DragonTycoon this is Sparta

[@shadesoul4247]

@@Bilalt19 Well played, lad.

[@Hawktalonofwindclan]

I like how Kratos says the World Serpent traveling back in time is ridiculous despite him fighting the Fates on top of the sword he used to kill Aries as past him was killing Aries.

[@edwardarroyo884]

Yeah, but he used a tool to do so, Thor just hit the Serpent so hard he was flung back in time, a little different circumstances.

[@adasdasdaasadasda7543]

@@edwardarroyo884 yeah but considering it was near Yggdrasil, and Thor, Mjolnir and the serpent are imbued with magic, it's not hard to imagine it wasn't just tremendous physical force that distorted the space time.

[@edwardarroyo884]

Still, the way it was done was on accident, and was quite different than how Kratos did it.

[@andresneira637]

@@edwardarroyo884 However after all the things Kratos has wintnessed he could be a little more open minded

[@edwardarroyo884]

@@andresneira637 I agree, I find it kind of funny he can't believe how big the World Serpent is, or about how he went back in time, yet he has done so before, and fought things that are extremely large as well, not as big as the serpent, but still. Maybe he is pretending, so Atreus doesn't think that he has done things like that before, as he did say that before reveling to him what he really was, but who knows, maybe he's just not open minded.

[@CosmicTroubles]

Mimir: It begins in an ocean of blood... Kratos: *Finally* a story worth hearing 32:51

[@Decimus92]

That giant WAS Kratos?

[@glitchywolf_8071]

finally some good fucking food

[@antonoakenshield7362]

The thing I like the most of Mimir’s tales is that you can have Kratos sit there and listen as if he’s enjoying those stories like a kid in kindergarten. I never interrupted Mimir, always made sure he finished his tale before I docked.

[@morganrussman]

From what I've heard, even if you do dock, the game will let him finish before allowing you to get out of the boat.

[@user-np7dr9gv5p]

Nah when you dock he says araight ill finish this story later

[@Frankcohle]

and he really finishes them all! That’s the only time i’ve seen this continuity of dialogue implemented so well.

[@razvantudor4357]

i like how kratos grew more respectfull of mimir , like not calling him head

[@cherryrook8684]

Baldur is blessed with invulnerability to all threats, physical or magical.

[@ermonski]

Just Monika so what is his weakness

[@Fullmetalminos]

Baldur is blessed with invulnerability to all threats, physical or magical.

[@pwanchi09]

Antonio Nazario but how can arrows harm him? Baldur is blessed with invulnerability to all things, physical or magical.

[@cherryrook8684]

But Baldur is blessed with invulnerability to all threats, physical or magical.

[@harryguidotti3815]

I wonder if Baldur is blessed with invulnerability to all threats, Physical or magical?

[@dewahe]

Whoever voice cast Mimir, he's absolutely the best storyteller i ever heard in God of War!

[@GabedalfTheWhite]

dewahe His name is Alastair Duncan, he also voices Celebrimbor in Shadow of Mordor/war and some other places that I can't think of

[@drewahrens3141]

@ charles charleston oh fuck, really????

[@m3tr0id86]

To tell you the truth, I am listening to this twice. Story time is infinitely better when you have a guy that knows how to tell it.

[@thomascochran7907]

He’s good at voicing old Norse men. I like him as Gobber from how to train your dragon.

[@m3tr0id86]

Thomas Cochran After my car accident, this will probably help.

[@Silentprincess360]

“That day...shall be Ragnarök, the twilight of the gods” That part gave me chills

[@ineednochannelyoutube5384]

Götterdämmerrung

[@znspyder]

From the age of the twilight set upon the gods.

[@haminoyou4210]

That phrase gave me GoW3 Nostalgia. The animated intro with Gaia's narration to be specific. "Before the age of the twilight set up on the gods, a legend rose to claim his place among them. And even though Kratos sat on the throne as the new god of war, he was haunted by visions of his family. A family he himself murdered. But the hands of death could not defeat him, the sisters of fate could not control him. And on this day, the man, the legend, Kratos, will have his revenge" Epic theme music plays

[@sebastianb.3978]

@@ineednochannelyoutube5384 *Götterdämmerung Grüße von nem Deutschen ^^

[@admiralleel6604]

(14:47) (15:35)

[@lejenddairy]

Mimir is a brilliant addition to the game because you’re able to learn and listen to the lore of the game’s world without having to go to a external source such as KZbin or online forum and such. It’s such a joy listening to Mimir tell stories while exploring in God of War.

[@Palidor19]

Plus it gets people Interested in Nordic mythology and stories, outside of the MCU

[@datgio4951]

It also makes the game more enjoyable ngl I love the dialogue that makes the games less quite

[@FrankG21119]

Mine stopped sharing stories he just always ask me if I found anything interesting forcing me to open up the book and read the context myself

[@archangelmichael9415]

Yes, I've been thinking about that, actually. It definitely also adds depth and meaning to the game and lets you conceptualize events which you may not come to play (e.g. Mimir's past with Odin) but still feel as though you experienced. It hits different to be encountering new creatures and enemies when you've heard in-depth lore behind that.

[@lordtark6736]

I can listen to him talk all day.

[@GabedalfTheWhite]

Alastair Duncan has a wonderful voice, I love listening to him. Makes me happy that he's also Celebrimbor in Shadow of war

[@shannenh.l265]

Ms Doubtfire me too

[@mikeygrayson5158]

And Alfred Pennyworth from Batman

[@nostop7794]

Gabedalf the White HOLY SHIT MY MIND HAS BEEN BLOWN

[@juanp7691]

He is going to narrate the God Of War Novelization Audiobook. More Mimir for our ears :D

[@wolfdy1030]

Mimir the Bifrost Teats

[@ImperialTorches]

It definitely would've been interesting if Odin had ripped out his nipple instead...

[@tysonperks9534]

Haha i died hearing that for the first time

[@jemican4500]

NO

[@shadesoul4247]

Mimir OF the Bifrost Teats.

[@doomguy_2005]

LOL

[@kaeland38]

This game does an absolutely amazing job of building up Odin’s hype. You never see him but you can feel his presence by the way Mimir and Freya speak of him.

[@RojoTrueShinobi]

That’s why it’s kind of unfortunate how he is handled in Ragnarok, in 2018 they really make it seem like Odin is more obsessed with figuring out how to expand his reach to all the pantheon worlds, and like his main goal isn’t just to avert Ragnarok but manipulate it into his favor, in Ragnarok they just made him want to know where he goes after he dies

[@DryWell_117]

@@RojoTrueShinobi I say there’s nothing really wrong with him in Ragnarok. Considering that these stories Mimir tells took place centuries ago and Mimir was trapped in that tree for 100+ winters. So it’s fair to say that Odin grew as time went on. Not to mention Odin’s character in Ragnarok is more close to mythology with his cunning and disguises to walk amongst men. After all, Odin is seeker of knowledge above all when you consider his eye and the lengths he went to know the knowledge of the world.

[@soldierofgod7412]

@@RojoTrueShinobi the only thing I was really dissapointing was his design they made him look like a white bald old man crack head from the 7 Eleven gas station corner askin for change.

[@The_artist..200]

Just for him to be an old man

[@bryanhultgren7215]

After hearing these stories, I think we can all agree we learned something important… Baldur is blessed with invulnerability to all threats, physical and magical

[@Creepsome1]

You just said that.

[@bryanhultgren7215]

Did I?

[@AnInsaneOstrich]

"The roars of laughter echo through the palace halls" The delivery of that line is superb, it manages to convey Mimir's disgust with the Aesir and their sadistic view so well, he legit sounds like he is in mourning.

[@josegallardo7634]

Lol no mimir was right there laughing with them Mimir WAS aesir and for a long time supported odin COMPLETELY the only reason he changed is because he got tired of war and seeing his loved ones dying. "War was no fun anymore but rather a senseless waste of precious life"

[@klaojungwiwattanaporn6927]

@@josegallardo7634 Mimir wasn't an Aesir. He wasn't even Norse. He's from Scotland, likely one of the Faeries from Celtic Myth.

[@josegallardo7634]

@@klaojungwiwattanaporn6927 he lived drank and partied with the aesir what do you think he was just off in some corner alone just watching?i know they made him one of the goodfellow or however its called. Since you know about celtic myth any idea as to what mimir was referring to when he speaks about his lord not being amused?

[@klaojungwiwattanaporn6927]

​@@josegallardo7634 I assume not being amused just meant the Faeries grew tired of him since and don't find him funny anymore (I assume since he was a Goodfellow, as in Puck or Puck-like character from that one Shakespeare play, his lord must be a Faerie)

[@josegallardo7634]

@@klaojungwiwattanaporn6927 oh i see

[@burningsnow9870]

Still can't believe he drugged Odin

[@DarsiPadilla]

Thug life Mimir is MVP.

[@jemican4500]

MIMIR THE frinedly neigborhood drug master [sorry for the spelling]

[@jemican4500]

because i cant remeber words any more

[@michaelyoung3775]

Burning snow God of finesse 😂😂

[@user-kp5un3fy6e]

Mimir said Bill Cosby got nothing on him lmao

[@arcfurrie4856]

You forgot the funny part of Gröa’s story: Mimir: We should do well to sit here in silence for a few moments and reflect on Odin’s capacity for cruelty *couple seconds of silence* Mimir: and then- Kratos: reflect longer.

[@Karlach_]

lmao i love Kratos

[@WiseFatOwl]

It's 36:18 for anyone wondering. It really is a missed opportunity

[@BIGACE7894]

this made me laugh so hard dude

[@nightowl5332]

Everyone: Mimir tells such good stories! / Baldur is blessed with invulnerability to all threats, physical or magical. Me: the bonk at 40:50 was so well timed! XD

[@yashsaini3410]

Lol

[@jokerfranco1259]

"it begins with an ocean full of blood". - Mimir "FINALLY a story worth listening to". - Kratos

[@glue6143]

it's so cool that Mimir pretty much confirms the extisence of Celtic gods and fairies. so freaking cool

[@glue6143]

also cool is the fact he knows that Ragnarok is going to happen and has technically already happened

[@shadesoul4247]

He confirms more than that. He confirms Egypt, for one...that's gonna be a complicated sequel.

[@DTheCritical]

@@shadesoul4247 Personally I would rather see the Japanese pantheon (which a tomoa was seen on the same mural) and with access to Tyr's between realm stone they can possibly go to the other countries/realms in the world. Hindu/Buddhist realms would be more complicated I suspect their work around would be to focus on the more important ones for patrons with 1000s+ Gods

[@nichtrick3308]

Yknow whats cool aswell? Not getting aids!

[@LuckoDaStars]

Mimir must be Puck

[@danielbadger2641]

The line at 40:07 from Mimir about Odin is underrated. I love the emphasis of his disgust and loath for the all father in that moment, rather than humor

[@emperorofinception3571]

He does seem to find the idea of someone killing their father to be something that disgusts him more than pretty much anything else. That is effectively what Odin did as well as glorify his actions while presenting himself as superior to Ymir.

[@georginarodriguez509]

@@emperorofinception3571 Kratos: ._.

[@emperorofinception3571]

@@georginarodriguez509 Yes, Kratos did kill his father and it does not seem to be something that he is particularly proud of.

[@tomsnowden6201]

"That is madness" I love how Kratos finally hears something he just can't believe.

[@akedus44]

Even funnier when you consider that he travelled back in time to prevent his own death.

[@soldyrkare5790]

So fun fact for anyone who missed it: Mimir is actually a celtic faerie named Puck. A mischievous but helpful forest spirit whom is sometimes interpreted as a Satyr/Faun which could explain the horns that he bears. Its said that Puck aka "Robin Goodfellow" helps those in return for good deeds or favors such as Kratos severing his head and freeing him from Odin.

[@jmra99]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%ADmir

[@beasty5235]

And if I remember correctly, Mimir said he served as an unofficial jester for the faerie king Oberon

[@cheetoschrist5685]

@@jmra99 whilst the game keeps true to Mimir's more conventional backstory, of being a God of wisdom and being beheaded and kept as a knowledge dispensing head, they still change a lot of key details, as such his origin is that he was once a Celt God and traveled north to the Norse lands. They even change other things like Frigg not properly existing and being just a nickname for Freya, Loki being a kid and Kratos entire existance in the grand scheme of things

[@ishaanguha7188]

puck is also a berserk character,damnn miura really did his research in norse mythology

[@thenutstealer]

I just wanna say I have no idea what the hell you 5 are talking about

[@1stcaptainraldoron538]

In case anyone didn’t know, the voice actor for Mimir narrated the God of War audiobook. It is great!

[@evantambolang3052]

Also the buffed senator who have the power of NANOMACHINES, SON!

[@Toomnyusernae]

Wait. There's an audio book?

[@dragcoldbruh4981]

He also played college ball ya know? He could have gone pro if he haven't joined the navy

[@crazyworldoutthere4379]

His name is Alastair Duncan

[@coatMVs]

@@Toomnyusernae yes, I just got through it and it’s really good if you haven’t already listened to it.

[@sansthelegend7196]

16:06 Atreus: “Mimir, why did you work for Odin if he’s so horrible?” Mimir: *” I T ‘ S M Y C A R E E R ! “* The way he just says that as if he’s getting paid is just priceless. Probably one of the best lines of Mimir in this game.

[@fernandoenriquez432]

He got beers and food

[@georgeiminlincalvimontes8594]

I mean imagine if you could be a voice in the decisions of the all father that's more pay than anything

[@-Br4nd0n-]

AND HE WAS FUCKING EXCELLENT AT IT!!!

[@EmptyMan000]

@@georgeiminlincalvimontes8594 Not unless he disagrees with you. Then it's an eternity of torture. Fuck that.

[@georgeiminlincalvimontes8594]

@@EmptyMan000 technically that did only happened because Mimir already fucked him over and because Mimir wasn't a soulless bastard like odin

[@kanyaahjanesorden7448]

I love Mimir. He is such a hearty and positive character, despite being just a head. He is such an amazing addition to the duo. He is amazing with "Boy."

[@kayakkkkkkkkkk4070]

*boi

[@user-od7hh8qg9d]

"There comes a time in every man's life when he changes his name and heads north to make a new start" - hmm, that sounds quite familiar to a certain greek named Farbauti.

[@hannibalsmyth6779]

Владислав Kratos definitely earned the name if you know what it means.

[@user-od7hh8qg9d]

Yeah. Cruel striker.

[@BrunofanofK]

"Kratos sink leviathan one feet in Magni's face" yeah, I can see that, cruel striker indeed...

[@cesarramsesenciso6866]

Or to a certain American named Chris McCandless

[@guandasin3099]

Cesar Ramses Enciso Aaaye, I read the book Into the Wild

[@PharaohofCulture]

40:48 that was brilliantly timed

[@firehawk0]

indeed lol

[@andresneira637]

@@firehawk0 That indeed was a reference to Cristopher Judge who worked in Stargate and is the voice of Kratos in the game¿¿¿

[@nickolas_4329]

Yuup😂

[@accelerator5422]

bonk! 🤣

[@salildeshpande7]

It's also amazing how they timed it so that the story ends as you arrive at thamur's corpse

[@philiptucker7590]

Adding Mimir to the game was absolutely genius….he is one of the best side characters of allllll time. I love his side bars and story telling. It helps me fall asleep at night 😂

[@inuenndo_]

When Freya says “You’re Welcome” and Kratos just punches the wall on his way out. I knew then i was beating this game in one sitting

[@user-mu8dm4rk7g]

Lol. Good luck with Ragnarök

[@morganrussman]

I always thought that was the door that he was kicking/punching open on his way out.

[@RojoTrueShinobi]

That shit had me dying

[@dawnstar9557]

@@morganrussman 🎵 SomeBODY once told me the world is gonna roll me 🎵

[@morganrussman]

@dawnstar9557 you seriously that lazy that you couldn't coke up with something original to say?

[@1993littleD]

you know a game has a god story that you are watching a full video of characters telling stories

[@eobardthawne5128]

1993littleD for real

[@Ragan31687]

Yeah for 41 minutes

[@FrostmoonPlayz]

19:11 "My job was to enable Odin, and I was f*cking excellent at it." Never thought I'd hear Mimir cuss! ROFLMFAO

[@FrostmoonPlayz]

19:08 is the timestamp btw

[@shadesoul4247]

Really? In a game like this?

[@Neo2266.]

And what about Valhalla, where men are Training, Feasting, Drinking and Fu-... Fornicating themselves silly

[@VergilTheMenace]

He also comments about dragon shit being powerful

[@Neo2266.]

Arkboi 3000 It isn’t, the man is having fun with you

[@rmfcity]

The storytelling of Mimir is amazing. Atreus never needed to go to school since his father carried it for him.

[@bandawin18]

I love how this game was able to introduce characters like Brok, Sindri and Mimir and everyone that's played the games instantly liked them. They're just so funny and entertaining

[@EJAXK13]

At least some of us are fascinated on Mimir Tales.

[@andresneira637]

Nothing like a good story while travelling in a boat, am I right¿¿¿

[@JerichoYeet]

@@andresneira637 Yup!

[@euphoriacloudlands160]

I love the Lore!

[@notproductiveproductions3504]

Jacob Dahl *all of us

[@MegaChickenfish]

I never noticed the boat tales tend to be longer versions of murals you've found, that is a nice touch since that's fresh in your memory. Like "oh yeah, I was curious about the rest of that."

[@Martin-yh7vi]

MegaChickenfish some of the writings can also be left out since you probably won't have time or care about translating them. But hey, Mimir makes the story more intriguing.

[@Blackhawk211]

Not longer versions, the murals are the fake story version and Mimir tells what really happened

[@Coffeehouse_Latte]

I don't know what I would do without Mimir telling stories during boat rides. He's like that one uncle who experienced a lot in life.

[@NeedlesKain]

"For there is nothing nature so reviles as a child who kills their parent." *Kratos looks off into the distance*

[@billythedreamer]

12:55 Kratos has a schizophrenic reaction to the unravelling of his wife's past

[@misssincere5762]

Will Angell Kratos is terribly mentally ill ptsd anger schizo whole 9 yards

[@ineednochannelyoutube5384]

@@misssincere5762 He might have post traumatic stress disorder, but he most certainly doesnt have scizophrenia.

[@GamerFish234]

I laughed my ass off from this while watching.

[@thor3747]

No . He just saw a huge spider on his hand

[@emanacacio324]

P

[@TheBuddhaBear]

For anyone who's interested: the audiobook adaptation of the novelization is read by the actor who played Mimir and it is awesome. Audible offers a freebie when you sign up that you can keep even if you immediately cancel right after redeeming. I've never sought an audiobook, as I would rather read, but I was happy to cheat them out of this one. It is fucking excellent

[@VallornDeathblade]

Mimir: "... It begins in an ocean of blood!" Kratos: "Finally, a story worth hearing." Our favorite murderhobo god still knows what he enjoys.

[@crestfallensunbro6001]

10:35 "...i'm so confused." "well then, clearly you have been listening" XD

[@johnreydulfo]

Kratos and mimir's voice is now my new asmr

[@user-kp5un3fy6e]

THISSSSSS!!!!! LMFAOOO

[@TheDukeOfDallas]

Not sure what their voices have to do with the Ass Sex Midget Revolution.

[@tfsg6658]

Ryan Ko Very mature, my friend.

[@FarikoWishless]

@@TheDukeOfDallas 😂

[@phillyphilly__lii5653]

@@TheDukeOfDallas it has EVERYTHING to do with it BOI.

[@shadow_wesker6666]

1:46 "I'd bow if I could your majesty" That part had me rolling 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@timothykammerer7622]

17:47 wait, you mean to tell me that Odin gouged out his eye because he was on mushrooms?!

[@bliczb8772]

I love Mimir more because of this.

[@dustinkunish377]

Timothy Kammerer not in real mythology but that would be way funnier

[@michaelyoung3775]

Timothy Kammerer not to mention that the shroom incident made things what they are today, fucked up 😂😂

[@skinnybob_]

Idunn shrooms

[@shadesoul4247]

@@skinnybob_ Not quite her domain, but I'd love it if someone made a goddess who did that in an RPG or tabletop game.

[@ChadKakashi]

People wondered why a Scottsman was the narrator for the game (in the trailer). Well, that's because he is scottish. When they find a Sgian Dubh he says it's a weapon of his homeland.

[@christiandeepe6414]

Alibey Bal yeah, doesn’t later on he pretty much say he’s actually Puck?

[@mistertaz94]

I mean I figured asmuch when he claimed he served a faerie king of the forests who was an asshole. Sounds like Oberon to me!

[@Gurlow]

@@mistertaz94 hope oberon isn't still pissed at him then, cuz if so mimir didn't run far enough.

[@Otosama420]

This is probably the best written story in a game, ever. Even listening to the dialogues makes you feel like you're part of the story.

[@diddyknux]

These compilations are so well done. You could just throw them in and call it a day, but you include any relevant cutscenes as well, like Mimir talking with the World Serpent.

[@xjohnwebsterx]

2:33: Baldr's invulnerability 3:16: War between Aesir and Vanir, Freya marries Odin 4:36: Thor born, Freya grants Odin Vanir magic 5:55: Freya and Odin separate, Odin curses Freya 7:10: Baldr meets Kratos, Odin's motivations 8:21: Mimir bewitched 9:27: Freya and "Frigg," Baldr's mother 10:08: Odin's motivations 10:42: Odin's motivations 11:28: Jormungandr helps 11:52: Jormungandr prophecy 12:28: Giants return to Jotunheim 13:13: Odin's motivations 13:49: Odin, The Lord of the Hanged 14:16: Odin, Ragnarok, and fate 14:51: Skoll and Hati the wolf-giants, and Ragnarok 16:06: Mimir's origins 17:08: Mimir and Odin, Odin loses an eye 18:24: Mimir bound by Odin 19:45: Magni and Modi, Thor's sons 20:15: Magni, Modi, and Hrungnir 20:58: Brok, Sindri, and Mjolnir 21:30: The Huldra 21:57: Kratos' past 22:42: Mimir of the Bifrost teats 23:21: Surtr 23:44: Surtr, origins and motivations 25:22: Hrungnir's battle with Thor 25:53: Hrungnir's battle with Thor 27:42: Thrym 28:06: Thrym steals Mjolnir 30:06: Starkadr 30:35: Starkadr's fate 32:08: Bergelmir, king of the giants 32:38: Bergelmir, Ymir, and the origins of Jotunheim 34:29: Groa 34:51: Groa's prophecy 36:24: Skadi 36:47: Skadi, queen of the hunt 38:32: Ymir 38:52: Ymir and cosmology 40:18: Thamur and Hrimthur 41:42: Hrimthur builds Asgard's walls 43:38: Thamur 44:00: Laufey the giant's son 44:50: Laufey the just 45:38: The world out of balance 46:10: Queen of the Valkyries 47:26: Queen of the Valkyries 47:52: The cycle of vengeance

[@RojoTrueShinobi]

Why is this not top comment?? Lol

[@alphawoof7749]

@@RojoTrueShinobi how to learn Norse mythology is 40 minutes

[@robertmatthews1298]

Haha I'm your 69th like

[@rjthecosmonaut5306]

Thank you!

[@user-kj5qy8ip5v]

Youre a fucking hero.

[@WCP4RM4N]

The voice acting is awesome, you can really tell how he enjoyed telling all the story to Kratos and Atreus

[@johnkenley4687]

Ive been listening to this every night for a while now, it's incredibly helpful for making me fall asleep. And i don't mean that in a bad way. Storytelling has just been a great method of helping me sleep and mimir's character is perfect at doing it

[@Noelfriday]

Hearing the boat rowing sounds soothing too. I too had this playing in the background for a couple of nights to help me sleep

[@Lpstarlight22fanfictionlover]

I love how everyone is talking about different theory’s to this but... *Is no one going to talk about Kratos chucking!?* 8:40

[@ladyren1575]

Dude there's a comment that has that timestamp.

[@LXW-Arts]

@@ladyren1575 I will leave this L for him then

[@ladyren1575]

@@LXW-Arts ok

[@Nickel_The_Wise]

Man, imagine Mimir and Mr. Gibbs from POTC in the same tavern, the storm of wives tales, old stories, and superstitious shop-talkery would last beyond an age~!

[@m3tr0id86]

Yeah, at my job, I was listening to Mimir like in a pod cast form. Good way to past the time.

[@agentgray5141]

Nickel The Wise Just remember to bring along The Storyteller from the Fallout lore series, and there you go.

[@nathandamaren2093]

Potc?

[@Kleigen]

Pirates of the Caribean

[@arnthedragonborn8306]

Don't forget about Lantry from Tyranny

[@chrisbezerianos2008]

Mimir is such a great character. His tales might get me into northern mythology. The God of war games are great AF.

[@kinettleyt5945]

12:13 It’s funny how Kratos disregards Mimir’s Story about time travel, yet he also traveled through time.

[@datboy038]

He isn’t saying the time travel is madness he’s pointing out the serpent went back into time because he got hit really really really hard

[@kinettleyt5945]

@@datboy038 Ah, and pulling a magic string that brings you back in time makes SOOO much more sense…

[@EmptyMan000]

@@kinettleyt5945 It was more than that. Kratos killed the Sisters of Fate and went through a magic portal. A glorified door, but still understandable. Thor hit the Giant Snake so hard, it literally went back in time. That's fucking insane.

[@metalneck9040]

13:43 "Remind me to tell you why they call him the lord of the hanged" For a second I thought Mimir was gonna tell us the real reason Freya stuck around with Odin

[@yoshijb9428]

That would be hung! Come on man dont be that uneducated. Guys with big cocks are hung. Criminals get hanged! Seriously this is basic English grammar. Lol😂😂🤦‍♂️

[@UltrabotUltimus]

12:24 *After hearing about the World Serpent Traveling threw time.* Kratos: That is madness. Kratos you have no right to judge or say that's crazy. (Unless he's trying to cover up the fact he's done that, okay than.)

[@Kovugamez]

I think it has more to do with the method involved. Kratos went through time after beating the Fates, The Serpent did it through an intense fight with Thor

[@Cruddy129]

The Serpent went through time DURING his battle with Thor - Kratos went through time AFTER his battle with the Fates

[@UltrabotUltimus]

@@Cruddy129 Yes, because going threw time before or after a battle is the issue here. I know they went threw time sort of differently but both Kratos and The Serpent STILL went threw time. It kind of doesn't matter if it was during or after a battle. Unless Kratos is a big stickler for that detail. Than that just makes it even more odd to me.

[@RedTL]

Ultrabot Ultimus But Kratos went through time at his own will The Serpent literally got his ass kicked so hard he went through time.

[@aintdelivery]

I noticed that too. I think maybe he’s referring to the world serpent going back “even further than his birth”. When Kratos went back in time it was to moments of his life that he already lived through, and were pretty recent at the time.

[@thomasharrington1477]

I love Mimir, he's a nice break free from the silence to keep you involved and entertained. The devs most likely added him because of that.

[@trickyricky4731]

The most interesting thing about hearing about all these mythological stories is not just that they are all fascinating but most of the time they come from people who were actually there and lived the legends. In a way I kind of wish we could hear these stories from the perspective of Thor and Odin themselves. How would Odin justify, say the tale of Ymir? How would Thor talk about the story of Hrungnir? Would he lie and say it was a fierce battle or would he own up to the truth and say something like "yeah, don't punch a guy made of stone I still have chunk's or rock in my head"

[@excitedcat9517]

I can just sleep listening to mimir's tales

[@sgtmeatball7528]

I sometimes do

[@africanchild5932]

That what I just did lol

[@michaelcairns8778]

I do sometimes as well

[@jeremiahgibson8206]

That’s what I’m doing now. Lol

[@johnkenley4687]

I do it every night! Its extremely effective

[@tftraw2030]

I love how the blood, gore, and violent god of wars games became an great insturment for storytelling but still keeping true to its roots. Excellent game development.

[@deniellechapman6911]

Mimir was a fantastic idea for God of War. Traveling in something as slow as a boat can feel slow and tedious. I can't remember how many times I got to where I was going and just sat near the shore to finish hearing the stories.

[@vexmyth0clast]

The story telling in this game is unmatched.

[@nz7677]

15:02 Hróðvitnir, also known as Fenrir, the arch-nemesis of Odin. Brother to World Serpent and Hel. Son of Loki. EDIT: Yes, Loki is presumably the mother of Sleipnir (Loki denies it and curses anyone who mentions it). Yes, Loki had two sons; Vali and Narfi, but they are essentially Fenrir and Jörmungandr. Odin cursed Vali by turning him into a wolf and made Vali (as a wolf) eat open Narfi’s stomach. Thor then ripped out the guts of Narfi and used them to bind Loki to a rock. The guts of Narfi was turned into a serpent and dripped venom into Loki’s eyes. That is why Fenrir is Odin’s arch-enemy, and why Jörmungandr is Thor’s arch-enemy. Quite ironic to create the monsters of your own doom.

[@shadesoul4247]

They fuck around with the myths JUUUUUUUST enough to take Loku out of the picture. Notice that no one says why SPECIFICALLY Brok and Sindri made Mjolnir, because the original story involved Loki shaving Sif's hair off.

[@Neo2266.]

Wait, Hela is Jormund’s sister? Ffs Atreus is going to be the father of Hel? It makes sense now that nobody mentioned anyone ruling over Hel and the only other thing you see in hel Is that Eagle of winds

[@darkemperortheobscureone694]

It's confirmed Kratos' grandchildren gonna be consisted of a big ass wolf, big ass serpent, and a dead Goddess.

[@Deception975]

You're forgetting the 8-legged horse, as well.

[@darthfenrir7773]

@@shadesoul4247 They also left him out of the Skadi story (although you may not want to know how he's involved with that).

[@Dakuu75]

22:42 HAHAHAHA~! I think that's the MOST cheerful and hilarious story I've heard told during the game. Man, that's a good one and to hear Mimir laugh aloud like that is pleasant in and of itself too.

[@jupiter258]

" mimir of the bifrost teats " hahahahaa

[@Blitz_Blazer]

Kratos on inside *Laughs a small bit*

[@christopherborthwick7918]

Kratos: That is madness Kratos's past: killed an army, killed his family, died and resurrected 3 times, killed all gods of olympus and made the apocalypse start and end and he opened Pandora's box.

[@tolua387]

I know it’s a little late for this, but I find it interesting how in some of the stories which initially included Loki, his involvement was completely omitted

[@Neo2266.]

26:49 He was there... imagine seeing two kids helping his dad and having fun, and a few years later seeing one of them getting his face split by a madman from another religion, just to later see his son stabbing the other in the jugular - killing him in cold blood.

[@notusgodwind4512]

Hey......fuck the gods

[@giagarex]

Kratos: You're a god? You didn't think it important to tell me? Freya: Are you really going to lecture me about that? Atreus: *OHHHHH* Kratos: *BOI*

[@madmanwebster94]

I read this in their voices lmao

[@opticfloyyyd]

“Do you know what I do to gods?”

[@SteveSmith-ty8ko]

OpticFloyyyd “The same thing you did to your fa-“ *slice* “We’re leaving *boi* “

[@ephraimanongura787]

Mimir: Shots fired

[@LXW-Arts]

I weirdly thought they were going to kiss

[@Nerd4Monsters]

All these stories are cool and all… *BUT BALDUR IS BLESSED WITH INVULNERABILITY TO ALL THREATS, PHYSICAL OR MAGICAL*

[@Corn-Pop.]

I'll never get over how bad ass Kratos's voice actor sounds. Dude is living legend.

[@crestfallensunbro6001]

36:17 if you sit "reflecting" for a bit longer mimir goes to speak but kraytos interupts him saying "reflect longer" or words to that effect. i wonder how long you can sit an "reflect" before the interactions stop...

[@chizumacky8160]

The best thing to do on a 2nd playthrough is to never open any of the shrines until you have Mimir. That's because every time Atreus pauses while talking about the shrine, Mimir actually has something to say if he was there. I missed Hrungir's shrine the first time I was in the area and went back after I got Mimir. The story of the shrine played out differently for me from what I saw here.

[@archiedahili5391]

Damn i gotta do that

[@user-mu8dm4rk7g]

Will do

[@rapidresponseteam6048]

I think mimir is saddened by Starkaor’s fate mainly because he was branded a monster and a villain before his death. When in reality it was the man setting the slanders upon his name who was the monster. Even the best giants don’t usually get happy endings, a common theme I’ve found in Norse mythology.

[@onehitkill5816]

I love how Mimir made Odin trip balls and tried to convince Odin that he gave his eye as a sacrifice for knowledge, knowing Mimir he gave a perfectly persuasive sentence with one tiny little detail that Odin caught and used to realize that the "sacrifice of his eye gor knowledge" was a lie, or if he did see into that green crack of knowledge and what not and thats what led him to start gouging his eyes out, it makes sense.

[@DavetheScaffolder]

HE JUST CHUCKLED!!!! 8:40 !!

[@DavetheScaffolder]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/goCafKmXqqh4mNk ----- AND THIS IS FOR YOU GUYS THAT HAVEN'T SEEN HIM SMILE.

[@ethandevine6194]

He chuckled like this: 😐.....ha

[@CidGuerreiro1234]

Kratos chuckles for a total of three times during the game. Once in the scene at 8:40, another time when Mimir was making Atreus believe that dragon shit was very powerful (this was during one the three dragon missions), and one last time when they're drinking wine.

[@Kovugamez]

Everytime Kratos laughs, a puppy dies

[@yogeshnagpal3671]

We have witnessed a great thing

[@bibniebt]

Aw, you cut out the part after the moment of silent reflection on Odin’s capacity for cruelty where Mimir starts to talk again and Kratos just says “keep reflecting.”

[@UlfhedinnOdinn]

I love how Alistair Duncan actually pronounces the Norse Gods correctly.

[@bullet95781]

My favorite part is how we get to see jormumgdar get sent back in time further blowing kratos' mind.

[@vexjaeger4314]

I can’t wait to see how they portray Odin physically

[@nowhereman6019]

I imagine him as having multiple forms like he does in myth. His God form will be powerful and imposing like Zeus from the past games, but his true "human" form will be a pathetic and deranged old man desperately trying to hold onto power through scheming and manipulation.

[@the-boring-car-guy]

@@cantpickaname3129 they haven't shown him yet

[@the-boring-car-guy]

@@nowhereman6019 that would be very interesting

[@the-boring-car-guy]

@@cantpickaname3129 they didn't

[@estebanluduena9861]

@@cantpickaname3129 they showed Thor, Tyr and the supposed wife of Loki

[@johnd.zephyr2531]

Can we get a Lord of the Rings game like this? Someone like Gandalf or whoever telling stories about the lore Tolkien created as they travel around? Because this part of the game was pretty awesome, I thought. Being able to learn (even if some was a bit changed) the lore behind Norse mythology through stories to pass the time was great. And Tolkien's own stories have plenty of lore behind them to tell.

[@xzenitramx666]

John D. Zephyr a idea like that was discarded years ago in favor of shadow of mordor

[@yoshidasaki17703]

@S3 Solid Snake Simulation It's rather a geeks than a weaboos 😑😑

[@FraserSouris]

The closest we got is someone listening to a Middle Earth Podcast or audiobook while playing Shadow of War

[@WTFisTingispingis]

@@xzenitramx666 That sounds rad, why did they ditch it?

[@xzenitramx666]

@@WTFisTingispingis no idea

[@samurexatlas7373]

That last one. When Freya gets her wings back, that is how she'll try and harm Kratos. As it is written.

[@abojebreel6433]

Mimir:...it begins in an ocean of blood. Kratos: Finally. A story worth hearing.

[@jc8153]

After listening to Thor’s stories, I can see the connections between him and Kratos before this god of War

[@shawnthompson2303]

Kratos is Tyr.

[@robinanwaldt]

Shawn Thompson We don’t know that.

[@CompositeCreativity]

Shawn Thompson No, Try’s confirmed dead according to this game.

[@draco_1876]

AntiTroll1000 No Tyr is imprisoned

[@Chickentendies1989]

And Tyr is alive and imprisoned

[@kartikapelangi]

"Fate is another lie told by the gods, nothing is written that cannot be unwritten." well, remembering how kratos write over his own death by killing sisters of fate, this line really hit me deep. he has so much experience to actually said this.

[@noahboucher125]

"Father, why do we stop the boat right before the dock?" "Quiet, boy."

[@lilgvm2350]

I listen to mimir to fall asleep and it’s not that he’s boring he’s just hella comforting to listen to

[@SilverGamingStreams]

11:49 Mimir: "Curious..." Kratos: "What is it?" Mimir: "Ooooooh- nothing to be concerned about" *CRASH*

[@eryvac0074]

Jormungandr: is that my dad? Why's he hanging out with Grog from critical role? Mimir: !

[@surajdbhat4842]

@@eryvac0074 dad..?who are u referring to?

[@twohandedswordsman852]

@@surajdbhat4842 If you finished the game while know a lot about Norse mythology. You will get it.

[@surajdbhat4842]

@@twohandedswordsman852 yeah after finishing I got to know...and how they portray in marvel.movies is completely different

[@surajdbhat4842]

@Weeb Memeist64 if u can suggest me any book or something I would be glad to read..thanks in advance

[@tombraver6449]

Atreus: "So...Dad don't get mad but..." Kratos: "What?" Atreus: "I found books about Greek legends." Mimir: "Oh shit.." Atreus: "What can you tell me about Zeus?" Kratos: "NOT your concern boy." Atreus: "Hades?" Kratos: "No!" Atreus: "Aphrodite?" Mimir: "Oh....I'd like to hear more about her. I may not have a body but hey, an imagination is an imagination." Kratos: "ABSOLUTELY NOT!"

[@Kovugamez]

The fact that this wasn't is the game is a crime

[@Abdega]

Mimir: The Brain is the largest sex organ after all- Kratos: One more word head and I’m tossing you in the water!

[@themightytrainthurnax6613]

I can only imagine the field day they would've had recording this as in-game dialogue.

[@anthonydiaz8701]

God I wish they put this in the game I would've spat out my water laughing lmao

[@CatTang-cz3zv]

Omgggggg I am cackling