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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)}} |
{{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)}} |
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'''Achillean''', also known as '''men loving men''' ('''MLM'''), '''apollian,''' '''chaeronean,''' and '''chaeronic''', refers to a man or [[masculine]]-aligned person who is attracted to other men or men-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 all men who love other men, including [[gay]] ([[vincian]]) men, [[bisexual]] men, [[pansexual]] men, [[omnisexual]] men, and others, promoting solidarity among men of all identities. |
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The [[feminine]] counterpart to achillean is [[sapphic]]. The [[Non-Binary|non-binary]] counterparts are [[diamoric]] and [[enbian]]. |
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== History == |
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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 likely a 2016 post by Tumblr user Asculan.<ref>http://archive.is/c3Rag</ref> |
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==Flag == |
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The achillean flag has 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. |
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An alternative flag uses a darker blue with a green stripe alongside the green carnation, with the same symbolism. |
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The original achillean flag had the same two blue stripes on the top and bottom representing men as the current flag. In the center was a realistic green carnation, but this flag was too complicated for many and could not easily be made in vector formats, leading to the creation of the current flag. |
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== Etymology== |
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The word achillean comes from the name of the hero in the Iliad, Achilles, who was romantically involved with another man, Patroclus.<gallery navigation="true"> |
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File:Achilleanflag.png|Achillean flag|link=https://ask-pride-color-schemes.tumblr.com/post/151092891459/simplified-achillean-flag |
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File:Achillean_flag.jpg|An alternate Achillean flag |
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File:tumblr_inline_oe9bm0Zkb81re2bou_400.png|The original achillean flag |
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==Resources== |
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[[Category:Mia/Min Attraction]] |
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