That great weapon –
King Odysseus never took it abroad with him
when he sailed off to war in his long black ships.
He kept it stored away in his stately house,
guarding the memory of a cherished friend,
and only took that bow on hunts at home.
– Homer
The Odyssey, Book 21, lines 44-49. Homer is referring to Odysseus’ legendary backstrung bow, which Penelope is taking out from storage for a contest to decide who will marry her.