The identity of the person who blew the horn and summoned Jörmungandr has haunted God of War theory about Kratos' death, for example, but one recent theory could explain a particularly mysterious moment.
2018's God of War sees Kratos and Atreus encounter all manner of mythic Norse figures, from the Vanir goddess Freya to the dwarven blacksmiths Brok and Sindri. However, perhaps the most memorable ing character in the game is the massive World Serpent named Jörmungandr. Though he speaks in a unique ancient tongue, Kratos and Atreus repeatedly blow a horn to summon the snake for aid throughout the game. There is one strange moment, however, when the horn is blown and Jörmungandr is summoned while Kratos and Atreus are not present. This moment comes after Atreus falls ill, forcing Kratos to wield the Blades of Chaos and journey into Helheim, and the identity of the one who blew the horn is never revealed.
A clever God of War fan theory suggests that Angrboda, one of the last living Jotun in the Nine Realms who is set to appear in God of War Ragnarok, is the one who blew the horn. Speaking to Jörmungandr requires knowledge of the giants' language, and there would be little purpose in summoning the snake without speaking with him. As one of the last Jotun, Angrboda is likely one of the few characters able to speak with the World Serpent. Norse mythology also states that Angrboda and Loki are the parents of Jörmungandr, adding even more evidence to the family reunion. God of War Ragnarok will feature Angrboda in a key role, so this theory's accuracy will be tested once the sequel releases in November.
Angrboda Could Play A Retroactive Role in 2018's God of War
If Angrboda is truly the one who blew the horn and summoned Jörmungandr in God of War, her reason for doing so is still unclear. However, at the end of the previous game Atreus' mother Fey is revealed to be a giant with the power of incredible foresight. As a fellow giant Angrboda may possess this same ability, giving her a multitude of potential reasons for summoning Jörmungandr. She could have warned the serpent about his impending fight with Baldr and Thamur's corpse, or perhaps told the snake something that will be relevant to Kratos and Atreus' journey.
Every God of War Ragnarok theory will go unconfirmed until the sequel's release in November, but the idea of Angrboda summoning Jörmungandr seems to have merit. The identity of the one who blew the horn remains an infamous mystery, and this small event could have major repercussions in the series' next entry. As an important Jotun with the potential for foresight, and the World Serpent's mother, Angrboda is a prime suspect in the Jörmungandr mystery.
