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*[[Floric]]: Named after Florence, the birthplace of Leonardo Da Vinci, who is the namesake of vincian. It is a term used for non-woman attracted to non-women, it includes and is ''sometimes'' used as a synonym for “gay men”. |
*[[Floric]]: Named after Florence, the birthplace of Leonardo Da Vinci, who is the namesake of vincian. It is a term used for non-woman attracted to non-women, it includes and is ''sometimes'' used as a synonym for “gay men”. |
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*Patroclian or Patroclic: Comes from the Greek story of Patroclus, who was thought to be a romantic partner of Achilles (the origin of Achillean).<ref>[https://ask-pride-color-schemes.tumblr.com/post/187023633929/patroclicpatroclian-can-be-a-word-to-mean-non#notes Patroclian origin]</ref> Many individuals feel this term is too long and has too many syllables. |
*Patroclian or Patroclic: Comes from the Greek story of Patroclus, who was thought to be a romantic partner of Achilles (the origin of Achillean).<ref>[https://ask-pride-color-schemes.tumblr.com/post/187023633929/patroclicpatroclian-can-be-a-word-to-mean-non#notes Patroclian origin]</ref> Many individuals feel this term is too long and has too many syllables. |
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*Hyacinthine, Hyacinthian, Hyacinthi or Cinthean: Based on Hyacinth/Hyacinthus from Greek mythology.<ref> |
*Hyacinthine, Hyacinthian, Hyacinthi or Cinthean: Based on Hyacinth/Hyacinthus from Greek mythology.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220220211638/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyacinth_(mythology)}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220127031937/https://lgbtqiarchive.tumblr.com/post/639268067833249792/ive-noticed-some-discussion-on-a-potential-term}}</ref> |
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*Thamyrian or Thamyri: Based on Thamyris is Greek mythology, cited as “the first man to have loved another male”.<ref> |
*Thamyrian or Thamyri: Based on Thamyris is Greek mythology, cited as “the first man to have loved another male”.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220122091209/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thamyris}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> |
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*Carnatian: From the green carnation flower, used in as a lapel in Victorian times to symbolize male homosexuality.<ref name=":0" /> |
*Carnatian: From the green carnation flower, used in as a lapel in Victorian times to symbolize male homosexuality.<ref name=":0" /> |
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*Viridian: Coming from ''viridi'' the Latin word for green, a color often associated with male homosexuality. ''Vir'' also means man.<ref name=":0" /> |
*Viridian: Coming from ''viridi'' the Latin word for green, a color often associated with male homosexuality. ''Vir'' also means man.<ref name=":0" /> |
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*Casian: Based on the Latin ''casia'' meaning "lavender".<ref> |
*Casian: Based on the Latin ''casia'' meaning "lavender".<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220127035251/https://queeraros.tumblr.com/post/638753963288707072/casian}}</ref> |
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*Gayan: Has the same meaning as “gay” in “gay man” just as “lesbian” has in “lesbian woman”.<ref> |
*Gayan: Has the same meaning as “gay” in “gay man” just as “lesbian” has in “lesbian woman”.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220127031837/https://beyond-mogai-pride-flags.tumblr.com/post/621479312786391040/gayan-pride-flag}}</ref> |
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*Magnian: Meant to honor Magnus Hirschfeld.<ref> |
*Magnian: Meant to honor Magnus Hirschfeld.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220127041622/https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/flagalog/634807031298162688}}</ref> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Vincian was coined by Tumblr user bivirgil on June 22, 2018.<ref> |
Vincian was coined by Tumblr user bivirgil on June 22, 2018.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220122091216/https://bivirgil-moved.tumblr.com/post/175151881198/so-inspired-by-wuvsbian-i-wanted-to-make-my-own}} </ref> The term was described as an alternative for achillean (implying non-exclusive attraction), but the creator also described the term as being a word for gay men<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220127043134/https://bivirgil-moved.tumblr.com/post/175149656828/i-really-wanna-work-on-getting-a-popular-flag}}</ref> (implying exclusive attraction). It is unclear what the exact meaning of the term was intended to be. Some individuals treat the term as variant of [[achillean]]. Some individuals use it as another word for gay men (exclusive attraction). |
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==Flags== |
==Flags== |
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There are many flags that represent gay men or vincians. |
There are many flags that represent gay men or vincians. |
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In the mid-2010s, gay activist Valentin Belyaev posted his version of the gay man flag in an initiative group in VKontakte to combat gayphobia (homophobia against men)<ref> |
In the mid-2010s, gay activist Valentin Belyaev posted his version of the gay man flag in an initiative group in VKontakte to combat gayphobia (homophobia against men)<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220120201504/https://vk.com/wall-146511780_2722}}</ref> and on Tumblr.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20200604074354/https://valya-belyaev.tumblr.com/post/182766126702/gay-mens-flag-as-soon-as-rainbow-six-coloured}}</ref> It later spread further on the internet and especially spread in the gay activist space.<ref>[https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gay_men_pride_flag.png File:Gay men pride flag.png]</ref><ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220127060205/https://vk.com/wall-155654539_2050}}</ref> This flag consists of shades of azure and blue, symbolizes the diversity of the gay community and is an analog of the traditional lesbian flag, consisting of shades of rose and red. |
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The original vincian flag was made by Mod Hermy of the @ask-pride-color-schemes Tumblr blog in 2017.<ref> |
The original vincian flag was made by Mod Hermy of the @ask-pride-color-schemes Tumblr blog in 2017.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220216032929/https://pride-color-schemes.tumblr.com/post/162294430961/gay-man-some-proposed-flags-to-represent}}</ref><ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://gayflagblog.tumblr.com/post/186181118619/gay-man-flag-russian-%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%81%D0%B8-%D1%8F-portuguese}}</ref> It was based on the lipstick lesbian flag, which in turn was plagiarized from a satirical cougar pride flag. This design has been criticized for its stereotypical use of blue to represent gay men in terms of masculinity.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220120201505/https://freethoughtblogs.com/atrivialknot/2019/03/13/i-hate-this-gay-flag/}}</ref> |
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Later in 2019, the Tumblr Blog gayflagblog proposed a flag based off of the prior version that addressed the issues with the old one by adding symbolic and historical meanings to each color and stripe as well as allowing those in the community to offer input and propose their own changes.The top three stripes represent community, healing, and joy. The bottom three stripes represent pure love, fortitude, and diversity. The white middle stripe is taken from the trans flag and represents all trans, non-binary, and [[Gender Non-Conforming|gender non-conforming]] vincians/gay men. The green and teal in the flag represent nature, as love between men is often seen as “unnatural” in the eyes of society and in religion. Furthermore, gay men have historically used green flowers and plants (carnations, hyacinths, etc.) The blue-to-purple gradient on the bottom of half the flag symbolizes how some vincians might be stereotypical, some might not be, and some are in-between or fluid. |
Later in 2019, the Tumblr Blog gayflagblog proposed a flag based off of the prior version that addressed the issues with the old one by adding symbolic and historical meanings to each color and stripe as well as allowing those in the community to offer input and propose their own changes.The top three stripes represent community, healing, and joy. The bottom three stripes represent pure love, fortitude, and diversity. The white middle stripe is taken from the trans flag and represents all trans, non-binary, and [[Gender Non-Conforming|gender non-conforming]] vincians/gay men. The green and teal in the flag represent nature, as love between men is often seen as “unnatural” in the eyes of society and in religion. Furthermore, gay men have historically used green flowers and plants (carnations, hyacinths, etc.) The blue-to-purple gradient on the bottom of half the flag symbolizes how some vincians might be stereotypical, some might not be, and some are in-between or fluid. |
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There are various versions of this flag, including five-stripe and six-stripe "simplified" flags as well as various color edits to make the flag more purple with warmer greens, have different shades of green to represent the carnation flower, and one that added the color pink to the flag<ref>https://gayflagblog.tumblr.com/post/629409796470276096</ref>. Versions of the flag with the double-Mars symbol<ref>https://gayflags.carrd.co/ |
There are various versions of this flag, including five-stripe and six-stripe "simplified" flags as well as various color edits to make the flag more purple with warmer greens, have different shades of green to represent the carnation flower, and one that added the color pink to the flag<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220125171024/https://gayflagblog.tumblr.com/post/629409796470276096/link-to-the-full-twitter-thread-by-ianblazquez}}</ref>. Versions of the flag with the double-Mars symbol<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220122091216/https://gayflags.carrd.co/}}</ref> and the hyacinth flower<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220124160429/https://gayflagblog.tumblr.com/post/622372254435753984/hyacinth-gay-man-flags-pride-flags-with-historical}}</ref> have also been made. |
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The cinthean flag, was created by monstericfag on Twitter. The meaning is as follows: navy represents depth, purple represents beauty, fuchsia represents passion, pink represents pure love, peach represents joy, and white represents trans, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming individuals. |
The cinthean flag, was created by monstericfag on Twitter. The meaning is as follows: navy represents depth, purple represents beauty, fuchsia represents passion, pink represents pure love, peach represents joy, and white represents trans, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming individuals. |
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