Why did Festus name his mule Ruth on Gunsmoke?

Answer 1

The mule's name was Ruth. Ruth was a male.

Festus named all of his mules Ruth, whether male or female, in honor of a mule that he loved and that had helped him accomplish a hard task in the middle of battle once, and died for her bravery.

Answer 2

In the show, "Gunsmoke," Festus always had a mule named Ruth, even if it was a jack. He served in he Confederate States Army where he was a mule skinner. He took a mule named Ruth to bring back five fallen men and she got them back, then died. He marked her grave with a pledge that every mule he would own would bear her name.

Answer 3

"Ruth" was the name given by Festus Haggen to his mule .

Answer 4

A male mule named Ruth.

Answer 5

festis couldn't spell horse

Answer 6

Ruth the Mule was female .

Answer 7

Yes. The mule was named Ruth.

Answer 8

He was a average size mule and affectionate

Answer 9

Because he didn't have a horse.

Answer 10

Male