Gauntlet of Zeus
the gauntlet that bound the Titans
The Gauntlet of Zeus was a colossal gauntlet forged by Hephaestus and used by Zeus to chain the Titans in the depths of Tartarus. Recovered by Kratos from the Temple of Zeus, it became the weapon with which he slew Persephone.
The Gauntlet of Zeus was a colossal gauntlet forged by the smith god Hephaestus and wielded by Zeus himself to chain the mighty Titans in the depths of Tartarus. Recovered from the Temple of Zeus by Kratos, it became the weapon with which the Ghost of Sparta struck down the goddess Persephone and her plot to destroy the world. (God of War: Chains of Olympus)
A weapon to bind the Titans#
The Gauntlet of Zeus was forged by Hephaestus and used by the King of Olympus to chain the Titans in the depths of Tartarus. So that it would not fall into the wrong hands, Zeus entrusted the gauntlet to the Jailer of Tartarus to protect, and the key to the Temple of Zeus where it was kept was held by the Jailer alone. A weapon of the gods, the gauntlet glowed with power and could deliver crushing blows, shatter solid stone and iron, and inflict harm even upon immortal beings. (God of War: Chains of Olympus)
In the hands of Kratos#
Kratos found and claimed the gauntlet within the Temple of Zeus during his pursuit of the goddess who sought to unmake the world. With its power he battled and killed Persephone, crushing her as she took flight up the Pillar of the World that Atlas labored to destroy. After the battle Kratos fell from the sun chariot he rode, still bearing the gauntlet, and landed safely upon a cliff. There the gauntlet was last seen, taken from him along with the Sun Shield by Athena and Helios as the two gods departed for Olympus. (God of War: Chains of Olympus)
Frequently asked questions
- What was the Gauntlet of Zeus?
- The Gauntlet of Zeus was a gigantic gauntlet forged by the smith god Hephaestus and wielded by Zeus to chain the Titans in the depths of Tartarus. It could shatter stone and iron and was deadly even to immortals.
- What did Kratos do with the Gauntlet of Zeus?
- Kratos recovered the gauntlet from the Temple of Zeus and used it to battle and kill the goddess Persephone, crushing her as she fled up the Pillar of the World. After the battle it was taken back to Olympus by Athena and Helios.
Sources
- GameGod of War: Chains of Olympus, Ready at Dawn, 2008
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