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{{Sexuality Info|title1=|image1=Achilleanflag.png|caption1=The achillean flag.|gender(s):=
'''Achillean''', also known as '''men-loving men''' ('''MLM'''), '''apollian''', '''chaeronean''', or '''wildean''', refers to a [[man]] or
The term can be used as a modifier combined with other identities to specify that one prioritizes their attraction to and relationships with other men/enbys. It may also be used as an identity on its own and may be particularly useful for individuals who know they are attracted to men/enbys but may be uncertain if they are attracted to other genders. It can also be used to describe a relationship between
It can be used as the non-exclusive counterpart to vincian. Vincian and achillean are the men-loving-men counterpart to [[turian]] and [[floric]].
== Other Terms ==
There are many other terms used to refer to non-exclusive attraction to men, often referring to Ancient Greek and Roman literary figures as well as gay rights activists and artists since the 16th century. These terms include:
* Apollian or Apollonian, in honor of the Ancient Greek and Roman deity Apollo.<ref>
* Wildean, in honor of writer Oscar Wilde.<ref>
* Chaeronean, based on the Order of Chaeronea was started in 1897 by early gay rights activist George Cecil Ives.<ref>
* Hyacean or Hyacique, based on Hyacinthus from Greek mythology.<ref>[https://
* Ganymedic, in honor of Ganymede from Greek mythology.<ref name=":0" />
* Patroclean, in honor of Patroclus from Greek mythology.<ref name=":0" />
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* Tomic, in honor of erotic artist Tom of Finland.<ref name=":0" />
* Vincic, in honor of inventor Leonardo da Vinci.<ref name=":0" />
* [[Vincian]], also based on Leonardo da Vinci is occasionally used as another version of achillean, but is also used to refer to [[gay men]] (exclusive attraction).
Known historical or no-longer used identities under the achillean umbrella include [[uranian]] and [[virescin]].
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== History ==
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 in 1959 in A.C. Hamilton's scholarly article titled "Spenser's Treatment of Myth":
<blockquote>''Guyon subdues these Achillean affections through his own power; but they break out again as Cymochles lapses into lust and Pyrochles burns in the idle lake.''<ref>
This usage predates the reclamation of the word "gay," previously only a derogatory term for homosexual men, as a synonym for self-identified and proud homosexual by the Gay Liberation Front by ten years.<ref>
The resurgence of achillean is likely due to the internet, specifically a post by Tumblr user asculan on June 13, 2016.<ref name=":0">
== Flag ==
The original achillean flag was created by Tumblr user pridenpositivity in 2016.<ref>
Both flags have 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. In general, the achillean flag represents joy.
A commonly used alternate flag, with a darker blue stripe and a green stripe with the same symbolism, was created by Reddit user Pacack on September 6, 2019.<ref>
The Blue Rose flags were made as alternative flags for achillean for those who don't like that term; the term and flags were designed by Twitter user CatColors<ref name=":1" /> sometime before April 30, 2021.<ref>
The "NWLNW" MLM/NBLM flag by [[Exclusionist]] Twitter user R7YGUTZ (now [https://twitter.com/LYCANFOE LYCANFOE]) was designed on September 11, 2020. LYCANFOE has stated it is a "NWLNW (non-woman-loving-non-woman) flag"<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230303024326/https://twitter.com/LYCANFOE/status/1571679551591178240</ref> and not just a MLM/NBLM flag, meaning it is not inclusive of all MLM/NBLM who are [[Transgender|Trans]], [[Multigender]], [[Non-Binary|Nonbinary]], [[Genderfluid]], or [[Genderflux]] who many not always be a "non-woman".
▲The Blue Rose flags were made as alternative flags for achillean for those who don't like that term; the term and flags were designed by Twitter user CatColors<ref name=":1" /> sometime before April 30, 2021.<ref>[https://lgbtqiarchive.tumblr.com/post/649942228563886080 LGBTQIArchive on Tumblr: Blue rose MLM + Asterian combo for anon]</ref> The light blue at the top of the flag represents gay men. the sky blue after the light blue represents bisexual and pansexual men, the white/gray represents [[Gender Non-Conforming|GNC]] and non-binary MLM/NBLM, the light violet represents [[A-Spec|a-spec]] MLM, and the light purple represents [[Panpronominal|all pronoun]]/[[Neopronouns|neopronoun]] and [[xenogender]] MLM.<ref name=":1" />
The MLM flag by Twitter user infernalgraves was designed on July 1, 2020. The dull blue represents [[Masculine|masculinity]] and pride, the first periwinkle blue represents bravery and inner beauty, the white represents [[transmasculine]], non-binary, and GNC, the second periwinkle blue represents [[Sexual Orientation|sexuality]]/[[Romantic Orientation|romance]] and a-spec, and the dull pink represents femininity and love.<ref>
The MLM/NBLM flag by Twitter user MIGHTYHEGEMOL was designed on August 31, 2020. The light yellow represents GNC and trans men, the yellow represents joy, the green represents nature, the blue represents calmness, the darker blue represents finding peace, and the darkest blue represents healing.<ref>
The [[Demisexual|demi]]<nowiki/>achillean flag was created by an anonymous wiki user
== Etymology ==
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== Gallery ==
<gallery widths="
File:Achillean.jpg|The original achillean flag.
File:Achillean flag.jpg|An alternate achillean flag.
File:Blue Rose 1.jpg|Blue Rose MLM/NBLM flag
File:Blue Rose 2.jpg|Blue Rose MLM/NBLM flag (without rose)
File:Mlm (1) - 5000x3000px.png|MLM/NBLM flag by @R7YGUTZ/LYCANFOE ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230303025650/https://twitter.com/REFUSERADIO/status/1571696349447614465 who has stated the flag should not be used anymore])
File:MLM Alternate Flag.png|MLM flag by @infernalgraves
File:MLM-NBLM Alt Flag.png|MLM/NBLM Flag by @MIGHTYHEGEMOL
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