Acrostics in French or acrostics in Hebrew were still Greek to him.
In Dorothy Dunnett's book Queens' Play, a character expresses unfamiliarity with the concepts of acrostics in French or Hebrew, describing them as "still Greek" to him. This highlights a sense of cultural or linguistic distance, emphasizing how certain literary devices or traditions can seem foreign when encountered outside their native context.
The quote underscores the idea that some knowledge or techniques may be mysterious or inaccessible to those not well-versed in specific languages or cultures. It reflects the theme of cultural exchange and the challenges of understanding diverse literary or symbolic systems across different traditions.
