PodParley PodParley
PodParley
Rome: Heroes and Emperors | Stories of the World episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 14, 2025 · 4 MIN

Rome: Heroes and Emperors | Stories of the World

from McComb Public Library · host McComb Public Library

Glad to have you listening with us today! Join Ms.Sarah as she reads about the myths and legends from ancient Greeks from one of her personal books! This reading is from the very back of a Collector's edition copy of "Tales of Heroes, Gods & Monsters. Greek myths &Legends" which is by Dr. Steve Kershaw. We hope you enjoy these classictales!Today we touch on Roman Myths. Roman Myths share a lot of stories with Greek Myths, so here we are only covering the major differences. This section of the book touches on Roman heroes and Emperors. There are a few parts of this interpretation that we disagree on, but we must include since it is a major part of the book. Like describing the romans as worshipping their dead emperors when there is little supporting this idea, and it mostly serves as a reversionistic telling of an ancient culture. Looking into this idea you willfind that it was far more complex and cannot be put into few words very easily.The simplest understanding is that Romans of the time simply believed theiremperor to hold the powers of a god, in the sense that he could kill or savethousands with a wave of his hand. This led them to revere and honor those who did not abuse this power, and to fear those who did abuse it. Some try toretell this as them worshipping the dead emperor, but it would be no differentthan how Americans revere some of our presidents. Sorry for the rant but I hope you still enjoy the reading, and I hope it encourages you to learn more about the world around you! - Check out the Library Systems official website where you can find links to free resources, school and career guides, and news about our upcoming events! ⁠⁠https://www.pawls.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -Follow us on YouTube and enjoy our backlog of digital story hours and other great content! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@pawls365⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Original background track is The Talons Of Adventure, The Antlers Of Romance by Doctor Turtle, music from the freemusicarchive.orghttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Doctor_Turtle/none_given_1561/Doctor_Turtle_-_You_Um_Ill_Ah1/The Talons Of Adventure, The Antlers Of Romance by Doctor Turtle is licensedunder a Attribution 4.0 International License.Alterations were made by us to make it fit the length of our content.#library #books #pawlskids #kidsstorytime

What this episode covers

Glad to have you listening with us today! Join Ms.Sarah as she reads about the myths and legends from ancient Greeks from one of her personal books! This reading is from the very back of a Collector's edition copy of "Tales of Heroes, Gods & Monsters. Greek myths &Legends" which is by Dr. Steve Kershaw. We hope you enjoy these classictales!Today we touch on Roman Myths. Roman Myths share a lot of stories with Greek Myths, so here we are only covering the major differences. This section of the book touches on Roman heroes and Emperors. There are a few parts of this interpretation that we disagree on, but we must include since it is a major part of the book. Like describing the romans as worshipping their dead emperors when there is little supporting this idea, and it mostly serves as a reversionistic telling of an ancient culture. Looking into this idea you willfind that it was far more complex and cannot be put into few words very easily.The simplest understanding is that Romans of the time simply believed theiremperor to hold the powers of a god, in the sense that he could kill or savethousands with a wave of his hand. This led them to revere and honor those who did not abuse this power, and to fear those who did abuse it. Some try toretell this as them worshipping the dead emperor, but it would be no differentthan how Americans revere some of our presidents. Sorry for the rant but I hope you still enjoy the reading, and I hope it encourages you to learn more about the world around you! - Check out the Library Systems official website where you can find links to free resources, school and career guides, and news about our upcoming events! ⁠⁠https://www.pawls.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -Follow us on YouTube and enjoy our backlog of digital story hours and other great content! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@pawls365⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Original background track is The Talons Of Adventure, The Antlers Of Romance by Doctor Turtle, music from the freemusicarchive.orghttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Doctor_Turtle/none_given_1561/Doctor_Turtle_-_You_Um_Ill_Ah1/The Talons Of Adventure, The Antlers Of Romance by Doctor Turtle is licensedunder a Attribution 4.0 International License.Alterations were made by us to make it fit the length of our content.#library #books #pawlskids #kidsstorytime

NOW PLAYING

Rome: Heroes and Emperors | Stories of the World

0:00 4:42

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

Bringing it all together.

Mar 31, 2026 ·54m

Why is the vendor role so contentious in the cyber ecosystem?

Mar 27, 2026 ·14m

But what do you really want?

Mar 24, 2026 ·42m

Strategic approaches to talent: A practical guide.

Mar 20, 2026 ·42m

Mid season reflection with Kim Jones.

Mar 17, 2026 ·41m

Is the role of the CISO adding to the confusion?

Mar 13, 2026 ·44m

Similar Podcasts

CISO Perspectives (public) N2K Networks This season on CISO Perspectives, host Kim Jones explores some of the challenges of leading through uncertainty. We explore the complexity of the changing nature of regulation and working with the federal government, the evolution of privacy and fraud, and how emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing are changing cyber. When you don’t know what questions to ask, you’re afraid to ask, or don’t know who to ask, CISO Perspectives provides the foundation for learning in this brave new world. PMA: Sculpture Garden - Art Tours Philadelphia Museum of Art The Sculpture,Garden presents a superb and versatile outdoor setting for the appreciation of art, offering a lively experience of sculpture for both the casual passerby and devoted art lovers. Gracefully integrated into the existing landscape, the Sculpture,Garden extends the Museum’s vast galleries to the outdoors while strengthening the Museum’s connections to the city and Fairmount Park. Its pathways and vistas, green space, and water feature create a variety of spaces for art while maintaining an open setting that invites Philadelphia’s public to explore a new expression of the Museum’s goal to make more art available to an ever-growing audience. You Bet Your Garden Lehigh Valley Public Media “You Bet Your Garden” touted as an hour of “chemical-free horticultural hijinks,” is a weekly, nationally syndicated broadcast hosted by Mike McGrath. It is produced in the studios of PBS39 in Bethlehem, PA. This weekly call-in program offers ‘fiercely organic’ advice to gardeners far and wide. East Asia Hotspots East Asia National Resource Center Contemporary politics, policy, and society in East Asia analyzed and explored. Join the NRC team as they interview experts, scholars, and public officials on the latest trends and hotspots in East Asia.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of McComb Public Library?

This episode is 4 minutes long.

When was this McComb Public Library episode published?

This episode was published on January 14, 2025.

What is this episode about?

Glad to have you listening with us today! Join Ms.Sarah as she reads about the myths and legends from ancient Greeks from one of her personal books! This reading is from the very back of a Collector's edition copy of "Tales of Heroes, Gods &...

Can I download this McComb Public Library episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!