Saoi, (pronounced "See") (pl. Saoithe - lit. "wise one". Hist. head of poetic school; master), is the highest honour that members of Aosdána, an association of people in Ireland who have achieved distinction in the arts, can bestow upon a fellow member. No more than five living members can be so honoured at one time. The title of Saoi is conferred by the President of Ireland (following election from among the membership of Aosdána) and held for life. A torc (a twist/spiral of gold, worn around the neck) is presented to each Saoi by the President. Disambiguation: you may also be looking for Aois-dà na or Aes Dana Aosdána (from aos dána, Irish people of the arts) is an association of people in Ireland who have achieved distinction in the arts. ... The President of Ireland (Irish: Uachtarán na hÉireann) is the head of state of the Republic of Ireland. ... A torc, also spelled torque (from Latin torqueo, to twist, because of the twisted shape of the collar) is a rigid circular necklace that is open-ended at the front. ...
Some members of Aosdána who have been given the title of Saoi
Saoi must have taken a liking to either me or my work, for in my spare time he taught me to read and write, something most peasants never learn during their lifetime of toil.
Saoi even taught me the most basic of magics, the divining of the time from the position of the sun and moon, Nis.
Saoi told me that as he had purchased me from my family, Deoch now had taken me into the service of light from him.
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