Zeus is angry, because the gods keep interfering in the battle
You are ZEUS. You tell the immortals you want a speedy end to the war. You remind them how strong you are: even Athena is awed by your performance. You go down to Mount Ida to keep a closer eye on things. Today you decide it's the Trojans' turn to prevail. Soon the Greeks are being routed - you make sure of it by judicious use of thunderclaps (eg to frighten off Diomedes when he attacks Hector). Now Hector is triumphant, and certain that tomorrow he'll storm the wall and burn the ships. But Hera inspires one of the Greeks to rally their forces before it is too late.

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