I always thought it was short for Cleophas, a male Biblical name. I even thought up an explanation – that Ruthie was there when his eyes opened. In Luke 24, it says the eyes of Cleophas and his companion “were opened”. Ah well, perhaps she just forgot.
KEA over 9 years ago
but Clio was a muse, and also female. (ssh, don’t tell the cat)
robinafox almost 2 years ago
I always thought it was short for Cleophas, a male Biblical name. I even thought up an explanation – that Ruthie was there when his eyes opened. In Luke 24, it says the eyes of Cleophas and his companion “were opened”. Ah well, perhaps she just forgot.