Eis: the Spartan who gave Atreus his name
Eis, also called Atreus of Sparta, was a Spartan Agoge cadet who fought alongside Kratos and was known for his good nature even in the worst of times. He sacrificed himself in battle, and years later Kratos named his son after him.
Eis, also called Atreus of Sparta, was a Spartan and an Agoge cadet who fought in many wars alongside Kratos. Said to be unlike his fellow Spartans, he smiled even during the worst of times and was remembered by Kratos as a happy man. Many years after his death, far from Greece, Kratos would name his own son Atreus after him.
A Spartan of rare warmth#
It was seldom that words such as good natured and well-liked sat so prominently in the account of an Agoge cadet, least of all one of such martial and athletic talent. Eis was a young man of aspirations and promise and a friend to all, including the cadet Vasilis, to whom he was especially close. Where his fellow Spartans were hardened into machines of war, Eis kept his warmth, smiling even during the worst of times, and Kratos remembered him as happy.
Sacrifice and legacy#
Eis fought in many wars at Kratos' side and inspired the Spartans around him. In the end he gave his own life, his sacrifice turning the tide of a battle in Sparta's favour. Kratos carried the fallen warrior home upon his shield and buried him with all the honours of Spartan custom. The memory of Eis stayed with him long afterward as a comfort in dark times, and many years later, in a land far from Greece, Kratos gave his son the name Atreus in his honour.
Frequently asked questions
- Who was Eis in God of War?
- Eis, also known as Atreus of Sparta, was a Spartan Agoge cadet who fought in many wars alongside Kratos. He was known for his good nature, said to smile even during the worst of times, and was unlike his fellow Spartans in his warmth.
- Why did Kratos name his son after Eis?
- Kratos named his son Atreus in memory of the fallen Spartan, whose memory he described as a comfort in dark times. Eis had inspired his fellow Spartans even though they were machines of war, and Kratos carried his body home on his shield and buried him with full honours.
- How did Eis die?
- Eis sacrificed himself in battle and turned the tide of the fight in favour of the Spartans. Kratos carried him home on the fallen soldier's shield and buried him with all the honours of Spartan custom.
Sources
- WikiEis — God of War Wiki entry
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