Cronus’ son has entangled me in madness, blinding ruin –
Zeus is a harsh, cruel god.
– Homer
The Iliad, Book 9, lines 20-21. As the Trojans begin to get the better of the Achaeans in battle, Agamemnon cries out that Zeus is punishing him. Instead of taking personal responsibility for the defeat, Agamemnon shifts the blame to Zeus.