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[[File:Altersex Androgynos.png|thumb|The androgynos flag (altersex).]]
[[File:Androgynos intersex.png|thumb|The androgynos flag (intersex) (alternate).]]
'''Androgynos''' ('''אַנְדְּרוֹגִינוֹס''') is a gender from Jewish culture, where one has qualities of both a woman and a man. The closest modern, western equivalent would be [[bigender]], [[androgyne]], or [[intersex]]. Historically, androgynos was usually assigned to intersex variations where there is a mix of male and female characteristics.
It is used by some non-binary Jews to describe their gender. It is also used by intersex Jews, either as an [[intergender]], or just as a term alongside intersex. Additionally it can be used as an altersex term, as a Jewish-only version of [[salmacian]].▼
In the Talmud, the androgynos is understood as someone who both has a penis as well as some female sex traits. However, in the broader use of the term, many [[Non-Binary|non-binary]], intersex, and/or [[altersex]] Jewish people find that the term fits their experiences.
▲It is used by some non-binary Jews to describe their gender
Androgynos is a culturally exclusive gender, specific to Jewish culture and should not be used by people not of that culture.
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