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 about 10 years ago
but Clio was a muse, and also female. (ssh, don’t tell the cat)
robinafox over 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.