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[[File:Achilleanflag.png|thumb|215x215px|The achillean flag.]] |
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'''Achillean '''refers to a man, or masculine-aligned person who is attracted to other men or men-aligned people. This attraction doesn't have to be exclusive, as the label is used in a way to unify all men who love other men such as [[gay]] ([[vincian]]) men, [[bisexual]] men, [[pansexual]] men, etc, promoting solidarity among men of all identities. Since achillean is an umbrella term, it is typically not used as an identity on it's own, however it can be if desired. |
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Other names for this term are men loving men (MLM), theban, and chaeronean. |
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[[File:Achillean flag.jpg|thumb|215x215px|An alternative Achillean flag]] |
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The feminine counterpart to achillean is [[sapphic]]. The [[Non-Binary|non-binary]] counterpart is [[diamoric]]. |
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== History == |
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The word achillean has historically been used to describe things relating to Achilles. The first instance of achillean being used in the context of MLM 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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== 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. |
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== Resources == |
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