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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)}}
-[[File:Achillean.jpg|thumb|The original achillean flag.]]
-[[File:Achillean flag.jpg|thumb|An alternate achillean flag.]]
 '''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]] 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 it's own, and may be found 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. 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 [[feminine]] counterpart to achillean is [[sapphic]]. The [[Non-Binary|non-binary]] counterparts are [[diamoric]] and [[enbian]].
-== Other Terms ==
+== Achillean Identities ==
-There are many other terms used to refer to non-exclusive attraction to men. Some other terms include:
+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 Apollo.<ref>[https://cockyroaches.tumblr.com/post/183383188298/proposed-apollianapollonian-flag-based-on Apollian origin] </ref>
+* Apollian or Apollonian, in honor of the Ancient Greek and Roman deity Apollo.<ref>[https://cockyroaches.tumblr.com/post/183383188298/proposed-apollianapollonian-flag-based-on Tumblr post coining apollian.] </ref>
-* Wildean, in honor of Oscar Wilde.<ref>[https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/gaypunching/146061210724 Wildean origin]</ref>
+* Wildean, in honor of writer Oscar Wilde.<ref>[https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/gaypunching/146061210724 Tumblr post coining wildean.]</ref>
-* Chaeronean, based on the Order of Chaeronea was started in 1897 by early gay rights activist George Cecil Ives.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_Chaeronea Order of Chaeronea, wikipedia]</ref><ref>[https://charleyparkhurst.tumblr.com/post/146589950606/okay-so-i-know-a-lot-of-mlm-have-been-looking-for Chaeronean origin]</ref>
+* Chaeronean, based on the Order of Chaeronea was started in 1897 by early gay rights activist George Cecil Ives.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_Chaeronea Wikipedia entry on the Order of Chaeronea.]</ref><ref>[https://charleyparkhurst.tumblr.com/post/146589950606/okay-so-i-know-a-lot-of-mlm-have-been-looking-for Tumblr post coining chaeronean.]</ref>
-* Hyacean or Hyacique, based on on Hyacinth/Hyacinthus from Greek mythology.<ref>[https://vnjie.tumblr.com/post/165728513898/this-is-the-flag-for-hyacean-a-flag-for-sga-men Hyacean origin] </ref><ref>[https://bijoumikhawal.tumblr.com/post/188264317374/hyacique Hyacean origin]</ref>
+* Hyacean or Hyacique, based on Hyacinthus from Greek mythology.<ref>[https://bijoumikhawal.tumblr.com/post/188264317374/hyacique Tumblr post coining hyacean.]</ref>
-* Ganymedic, in honor of Ganymede.<ref name=":0" />
+* Ganymedic, in honor of Ganymede from Greek mythology.<ref name=":0" />
-* Patroclean, in honor of Patroclus.<ref name=":0" />
+* Patroclean, in honor of Patroclus from Greek mythology.<ref name=":0" />
-* Sivanic, in honor of Troye Sivan.<ref name=":0" />
+* Sivanic, in honor of singer and YouTuber Troye Sivan.<ref name=":0" />
-* Tomic, in honor of Tom of Finland.<ref name=":0" />
+* Tomic, in honor of erotic artist Tom of Finland.<ref name=":0" />
-* Vincic, in honor of Leonardo da Vinci.<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]].
 == History ==
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 The resurgence of achillean is likely due to the the internet, specifically a post by Tumblr user asculan on June 13, 2016.<ref name=":0">[http://archive.is/c3Rag Archived Tumblr post on new MLM terms.]</ref>
-==Flag ==
+== Flag ==
 The original achillean flag was created by either by Tumblr user pridenpositivity in 2017.<ref>[https://archive.is/hIjCa Archived Tumblr post announcing the achillean flag.]</ref> The flag was redesigned by DeviantArt user Pride-Flags on October 5, 2016,<ref>[https://www.deviantart.com/pride-flags/art/Achillean-638170749 DeviantArt post with the current achillean flag.]</ref>, which is widely accepted as the current achillean flag.
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 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>[https://www.reddit.com/r/vexillology/comments/d0ctq2/my_take_on_the_mlmachillean_pride_flag/ Reddit post on an alternate achillean flag.]</ref> In general, the achillean flag has been redesigned or tweaked many times since its creation.<ref>[https://mlmflags.carrd.co/#mlm-flags "MLM Flags!" Carrd entry on achillean flag variations.]</ref>
-== Etymology==
+== Etymology ==
 The word ''achillean'' comes from the name of the hero in the ''Iliad'', Achilles, who was romantically involved with another man, Patroclus.
+== Gallery ==
+<gallery widths="185">
+Achillean.jpg|The original achillean flag.
+Achillean flag.jpg|An alternate achillean flag.
+</gallery>
 ==References==