Annotated bibliographies
Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton. "Notes to Book I." The Last Days of Pompeii,. New York: Dodd, Mead, &, 1946. 25+. Print.
- This book was helpful in describing how Isis became a popular divinity in Pompeii. It explained how Isis went from being an Egyptian goddess to a Roman one, and what changes she underwent in this transfer.
Mau, August. "XXV. The Temple of Isis." Pompeii: Its Life and Art. New York: Macmillan, 1907. N. pag. Print.August
- Mau's publication on different temples, works of art, and life provides insight into the daily life in this ancient city. Specifically, his chapter about Temple of Isis provided important information pertaining to the structure of the temple which was useful in understanding the routines that would have occurred within the temple. Mau's description of the layout of the temple, the measurements of the columns, and the different pieces of artifacts, such as temples and altars were especially useful.
Magie, David. "Egyptian Deities in Asia Minor in Inscriptions and on Coins." American Journal of Archaeology 57.3 (1953): 166-67. Print.
- This source provided information concerning all the domains associated with Isis. Magie defined Isis as the goddess of agriculture, and throughout the centuries how she became known as the goddess of nature altogether, as well as the ideal wife and mother. It helped describe who Isis was and what she was known for throughout Egyptian times, which is when she originated.
Tran Tam Tinh, V. Le Culte D’Isis à Pompéi. Paris: Le Concours du Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, 1964. Print.
- This book has a full account of artifacts found both inside the Temple of Isis and found in Pompeii that pertained to her cult. It was very useful because it described each artifact including where it was found, what is looked like, and sometimes a picture of it.
Pingh, Geraladine. Egyptian Mythology: A Guide to the Gods and Goddesses and Traditions of Ancient Egypt. Santa Barbara: ABC-Clio Inc., 2002. Print
- This book was very useful because it explained each of the Egyptian gods and explained what each of them represented. This was important in understanding the representations of other gods within the Temple of Isis and helped explain why they might have been there.
Berry, Joanne. "Temple Of Isis." The Complete Pompeii. London: Thames & Hudson, 2007. 204-06. Print.
- This source provided an overview of the Temple of Isis. It provided strong and concise information, such as political graffiti on the temple, which depicted the political influence and cultural important the temple held toward the people of Pompeii. It also provided information of the 63 AD earthquake that shook Pompeii and the process of restoration of the temple.