Being old does not automatically mean being wise. However, within all of us exists the archetypal image of the old wise person, which shapes both our experience of aging and our relationship with older women and men. In this book, Ingrid Riedel examines the manifestations of the archetype of the old wise person in the Brothers Grimm fairy tales "The Goose Girl at the Well" and "The Nixie in the Pond," as well as in dreams, the history of religion, and the everyday lives of contemporary women. The renowned Jungian analyst illustrates how meaningful it is to connect with the archetypal image of the wise woman. This book powerfully demonstrates that experiencing the various facets of feminine wisdom can contribute to giving aging a new sense and dignity.