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{{Sexuality Info|title1=|image1=Achilleanflag.png|caption1=The achillean flag.|gender(s):=
[[Category:Sexuality]]▼
'''Achillean''', also known as '''men-loving men''' ('''MLM'''), '''apollian''', '''chaeronean''', or '''wildean''', refers to a [[man]] or
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▲{{Sexuality Info|title1=|image1=Achilleanflag.png|caption1=The achillean flag.|gender(s):=Man or man-aligned|gender(s)_attracted_to:=Men or man-aligned (exclusively or not)}}
▲'''Achillean''', also known as '''men-loving men''' ('''MLM'''), '''apollian''', '''chaeronean''', or '''wildean''' refers to a [[man]] or man-[[Gender Alignment|aligned]] person who is attracted to other men or man-aligned people. One may or may not be attracted to other genders as well. This attraction does not need to be exclusive, as the label is used in a way to unify under an [[Umbrella term|umbrella]] all men who love other men, including [[gay]] ([[vincian]] ,[[erosian]] or [[uranian]]) men, [[bisexual]] men, [[pansexual]] men, [[queer]] men, and other [[Multisexual|m-spec]] men, promoting solidarity among all of these identities.
The term can be used as a modifier combined with other identities to specify that one prioritizes their attraction to and relationships with other men. It may also be used as an identity on its own and may be particularly useful for people who know they are attracted to men but may be uncertain if they are attracted to other genders. It can also be used to describe a relationship between two men.▼
▲The term can be used as a modifier combined with other identities to specify that one prioritizes their attraction to and relationships with other men/enbys. It may also be used as an identity on its own and may be particularly useful for
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== Other Terms ==
There are many other terms used to refer to non-exclusive attraction to men, often referring to Ancient Greek and Roman literary figures as well as gay rights activists and artists since the 16th century. These terms include:
* Apollian or Apollonian, in honor of the Ancient Greek and Roman deity Apollo.<ref>
* Wildean, in honor of writer Oscar Wilde.<ref>
* Chaeronean, based on the Order of Chaeronea was started in 1897 by early gay rights activist George Cecil Ives.<ref>
* Hyacean or Hyacique, based on Hyacinthus from Greek mythology.<ref>[https://
* Ganymedic, in honor of Ganymede from Greek mythology.<ref name=":0" />
* Patroclean, in honor of Patroclus from Greek mythology.<ref name=":0" />
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* Tomic, in honor of erotic artist Tom of Finland.<ref name=":0" />
* Vincic, in honor of inventor Leonardo da Vinci.<ref name=":0" />
* [[Vincian]], also based on Leonardo da Vinci is occasionally used as another version of achillean, but is also used to refer to [[gay men]] (exclusive attraction).
Known historical or no-longer used identities under the achillean umbrella include [[uranian]] and [[virescin]].
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== History ==
The word achillean has historically been used to describe things relating to the mythological figure Achilles. The first instance of achillean being used in the context of men attracted to men is in 1959 in A.C. Hamilton's scholarly article titled "Spenser's Treatment of Myth":
<blockquote>''Guyon subdues these Achillean affections through his own power; but they break out again as Cymochles lapses into lust and Pyrochles burns in the idle lake.''<ref>
This usage predates the reclamation of the word "gay," previously only a derogatory term for homosexual men, as a synonym for self-identified and proud homosexual by the Gay Liberation Front by ten years.<ref>
The resurgence of achillean is likely due to the internet, specifically a post by Tumblr user asculan on June 13, 2016.<ref name=":0">
== Flag ==
The original achillean flag was created by Tumblr user pridenpositivity in 2016.<ref>
Both flags have two blue stripes on the top and bottom representing men. In the center is a green carnation. In ancient Rome and 19th century England, green indicated gay affiliations. Victorian men would often pin a green carnation on their lapel, as popularized by author Oscar Wilde. In general, the achillean flag represents joy.
A commonly used alternate flag, with a darker blue stripe and a green stripe with the same symbolism, was created by Reddit user Pacack on September 6, 2019.<ref>
The Blue Rose flags were made as alternative flags for achillean for those who don't like that term; the term and flags were designed by Twitter user CatColors<ref name=":1" /> sometime before April 30, 2021.<ref>
The "NWLNW" MLM/NBLM flag by [[Exclusionist]] Twitter user R7YGUTZ (now [https://twitter.com/LYCANFOE LYCANFOE]) was designed on September 11, 2020. LYCANFOE has stated it is a "NWLNW (non-woman-loving-non-woman) flag"<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230303024326/https://twitter.com/LYCANFOE/status/1571679551591178240</ref> and not just a MLM/NBLM flag, meaning it is not inclusive of all MLM/NBLM who are [[Transgender|Trans]], [[Multigender]], [[Non-Binary|Nonbinary]], [[Genderfluid]], or [[Genderflux]] who many not always be a "non-woman".
The MLM/NBLM flag by Twitter user R7YGUTZ was designed on September 11, 2020. The dark pink color at the top of the flag represents attraction and beauty, the purple represents MLM of color, the blue represents community and support, the turquoise represents acceptance, the light green represents [[Transgender|trans]], non-binary, and GNC MLM, the light orange represent peace and warmth, and the darker orange represents love and [[Romantic Attraction|romance]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/R7YGUTZ/status/1304520588770390022 R7YGUTZ on Twitter: MLM/NBLM Flag Post]</ref>▼
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The MLM
The MLM/NBLM flag by Twitter user MIGHTYHEGEMOL was designed on August 31, 2020. The light yellow represents GNC and trans men, the yellow represents joy, the green represents nature, the blue represents calmness, the darker blue represents finding peace, and the darkest blue represents healing.<ref>(source no longer exists)</ref>
The [[Demisexual|demi]]<nowiki/>achillean flag was created by wiki user [[User:Wemrotung|Wemrotung]] on August 3, 2021. It is the achillean flag in the demi- flag format. The dark grey stripe stands for [[A-Spec|a-spec]] attraction. This flag can be used for [[Sexual Attraction|sexual]], [[Romantic Attraction|romantic]], and [[Tertiary Attraction|tertiary]] attraction.▼
▲The [[Demisexual|demi]]<nowiki/>achillean flag was created by an anonymous wiki user
== Etymology ==
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== Gallery ==
<gallery widths="
File:Achillean.jpg|The original achillean flag.
File:Achillean flag.jpg|An alternate achillean flag.
File:Blue Rose 1.jpg|Blue Rose MLM/NBLM flag
File:Blue Rose 2.jpg|Blue Rose MLM/NBLM flag (without rose)
File:Mlm (1) - 5000x3000px.png|MLM/NBLM flag by @R7YGUTZ/LYCANFOE ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230303025650/https://twitter.com/REFUSERADIO/status/1571696349447614465 who has stated the flag should not be used anymore])
File:MLM Alternate Flag.png|MLM flag by @infernalgraves
File:MLM-NBLM Alt Flag.png|MLM/NBLM Flag by @MIGHTYHEGEMOL
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