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The term is most commonly used as an umbrella term. It's typically used in combination with another identity to specify that one prioritizes their attraction to and relationships with other men. It is sometimes used as an identity on its own for people who know they are attracted to men but may be uncertain if they're attracted to other genders. The term can also be used to describe a relationship between two men. |
The term is most commonly used as an umbrella term. It's typically used in combination with another identity to specify that one prioritizes their attraction to and relationships with other men. It is sometimes used as an identity on its own for people who know they are attracted to men but may be uncertain if they're attracted to other genders. The term can also be used to describe a relationship between two men. |
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The [[feminine]] counterpart to achillean is [[sapphic]]. The [[Non-Binary|non-binary]] counterparts are [[diamoric]] and [[enbian]]. |
The [[feminine]] counterpart to achillean is [[sapphic]]. The [[Non-Binary|non-binary]] counterparts are [[diamoric]] and [[enbian]]. |
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== History == |
== 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> |
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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