This is a classic German folk tale about an old woman who lives alone in the woods. She is wise and kind, and she helps the people of the nearby village with her knowledge of herbs and plants. One day, a young man from the village comes to her seeking help and advice.
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"The Old Woman in the Wood" is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm, tale number 123. It is Aarne-Thompson type 442.