The volta cross
Volta cross from 19th century. The cross is now at Møntergården in Odense.
Intro
For a time during the 19th century, the so-called volta crosses were a popular form of alternative treatment. A volta cross is made of copper and zinc with a damp cloth placed between the two types of metal.
Volta crosses
For a time during the 19th century, the so-called volta crosses were a popular form of alternative treatment. A volta cross is made of copper and zinc with a damp cloth placed between the two types of metal. In addition to the inherent power of the cross, volta crosses were also said to have curative powers due to the volta effect – the tension generated when two metals come into contact.
At the bidding of the gods
Faith and rituals have shaped life on Funen since antiquity. In the hope of gaining the gods’ favour, Funen’s inhabitants dispatched grave goods to the kingdom of the dead, constructed churches and wore both Thor’s hammers and Christian crosses.
The sign of the cross
The cross is the most powerful symbol in the Christian world. It reminds the Christian observer that God is good and God is omnipresent. But the cross is also seen in many other contexts including the Danish flag, Dannebrog, and on medals and orders where it signals an affiliation to the Christian faith and culture.
This location is part of the exhibition 'Funen – at the centre of the universe', at Møntergården in Odense. Read more about the exhibition on our website.