The Great Bow of Odysseus is characterized by its immensity and power. It is extremely difficult to string the bow, never mind even shooting an arrow with it. In fact, Odysseus is the only person who has ever successfully strung it.
He got a long time ago from a fellow hero named Iphitus. It was special to him, but he didn't take it to the Trojan War with him. It rests on a peg in the treasure chamber of Odysseus's house. It also comes with a quiver full of bronze weighted arrows.
Although the bow is not described physically, we know that it is extremely powerful. It was always described by the epithet "great." It is small and lightweight enough that everyone is able to pick it up, even Penelope. However, its string is extremely tough and it is not pliable.
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