(SPOILER)Originally Posted by NeoCracker
I think you're a bit off on why things happened the way they did.
(SPOILER)All the negative emotions of Pandora's box corrupted the gods. They began turning hateful and spiteful. That was a major factor, as well as Kratos being an overall unpleasant chap, though that in and of itself was their fault as well.
And he didn't return Athena's power in order to damn the world, but he gave them the ability to have hope, and move forward living without the need of the gods. His last act was actually far removed from those of a jerk. :P
It's just that Kratos can't just say, you know what, this is actually all my fault. The whole reason for his vengeance all leads directly to his actions. Firstly, he became Ares' slave because he didn't want to die/lose a battle.
Secondly, although Ares assisted in it, it was ultimately Kratos' bloodlust which made him attack the temple, killing everyone in it, including his family. If he wasn't such an aggressive ****, it would never have happened.
Thirdly, regardless of the effects of Pandora's Box on Zeus, him being more ruthless a God than Ares is what ultimately caused Zeus to destroy him. This is after Athena warned him.
So, all the bad things that happened to him were basically a result of his own actions. And he has serious anger management issues. Like letting go of Pandora because Zeus insulted him. Seriously.
I reckon Kratos was spoilt by his parents and bullied as a child. Explains his behaviour perfectly.
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