The Dangerous Old Woman (Myths and Stories of the Wise Woman Archetype)
Contains over one hundred myths & stories in this lyrical study. Dr. Estes turns her attention to the figure of the wise old woman & what she can teach us about the archetypal source of all knowledge & strength - the eternal wisdom nature. As a child, Dr. Estes learned from her family that wisdom flows from one's capacity "...to be old while young, & young while old." Once this psychological & spiritual power is awakened, we can have access to it at any time. Through her own family's hard-won stories, & myths & fables encompassing 25 years of research & inquiry, Dr. Estes teaches how we can embody this fearless & loving force--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.