Atlanteans worshipping Oceanus discovered another odd property of the metal orichalkos. When quenched in salt water (preferably sea water collected near a temple venerating Oceanus), weapons forged from this otherwise very heavy, dense metal became virtually weightless. Never surprised by the amazing properties of orichalkos, the Atlanteans quickly adapted this to their heaviest weapons, the deadly maces of the <link="proto:maceman">Katapeltes</link>.