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Who Is Atreus' Mother? — The Truth About Faye
Updated 2026-06-03
Atreus' mother is Faye (Laufey), a giantess from Jötunheim. She's the reason Atreus has giant powers, the ability to understand animals, and the hidden name Loki. Kratos tells Atreus very little about her in the 2018 game, but the truth comes out in pieces throughout the series.
What Atreus Knows About His Mother
- She died when he was young, but he remembers her warmth and the stories she told him.
- She taught him to hunt, to read runes, and to respect nature.
- She never told him she was a giant. He finds out in God of War (2018) through the witch of the woods.
- Her real name is Laufey, but she went by Faye. The giants knew her as Laufey the wanderer.
- She left behind a hidden message for Atreus that revealed his true name: Loki.
Why She Kept Secrets
Faye knew the giants' prophecies. She knew Atreus was destined to play a major role in Ragnarök. By keeping his giant heritage hidden, she hoped to give him a normal childhood — or as normal as a child of Kratos can have. Her secrecy was driven by love and fear, not deception. The new game will likely show us the weight she carried knowing what her son would become.
FAQ
- Why didn't Faye tell Atreus she was a giant?
- She wanted to protect him. Giants were being hunted by Odin, and she knew that if Atreus' true nature was discovered, it would put him and Kratos in danger.
- Is Atreus' mother a god?
- No, she's a giant (Jötunn). In God of War lore, giants are a separate race from gods, though they possess powerful magic and long lifespans.