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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: |
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: |
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* Apollian or Apollonian, in honor of the Ancient Greek and Roman deity Apollo.<ref> |
* Apollian or Apollonian, in honor of the Ancient Greek and Roman deity Apollo.<ref>{{Archive|URL=2022.02.15-070432/https://cockyroaches.tumblr.com/post/183383188298/proposed-apollianapollonian-flag-based-on}} </ref> |
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* Wildean, in honor of writer Oscar Wilde.<ref> |
* Wildean, in honor of writer Oscar Wilde.<ref>(source no longer exists)</ref> |
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* Chaeronean, based on the Order of Chaeronea was started in 1897 by early gay rights activist George Cecil Ives.<ref> |
* Chaeronean, based on the Order of Chaeronea was started in 1897 by early gay rights activist George Cecil Ives.<ref>{{Archive|URL=2020.06.20-033626/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_Chaeronea}}</ref><ref>(source no longer exists)</ref> |
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* Hyacean or Hyacique, based on Hyacinthus from Greek mythology.<ref> |
* Hyacean or Hyacique, based on Hyacinthus from Greek mythology.<ref>{{Archive|URL=2022.02.15-070600/https://bijoumikhawal.tumblr.com/post/188264317374/hyacique}}</ref> |
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* Ganymedic, in honor of Ganymede from Greek mythology.<ref name=":0" /> |
* Ganymedic, in honor of Ganymede from Greek mythology.<ref name=":0" /> |
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* Patroclean, in honor of Patroclus from Greek mythology.<ref name=":0" /> |
* Patroclean, in honor of Patroclus from Greek mythology.<ref name=":0" /> |
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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 in 1959 in A.C. Hamilton's scholarly article titled "Spenser's Treatment of Myth": |
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": |
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<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> |
<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>{{Archive|URL=2022.02.15-070722/https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Achillean}}</ref></blockquote> |
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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> |
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>{{Archive|URL=2022.02.15-070840/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gay_liberation%231969}}</ref> |
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The resurgence of achillean is likely due to the internet, specifically a post by Tumblr user asculan on June 13, 2016.<ref name=":0"> |
The resurgence of achillean is likely due to the internet, specifically a post by Tumblr user asculan on June 13, 2016.<ref name=":0">{{Archive|URL=2017.02.24-032312/http://asculan.tumblr.com/post/145854586548/suggested-words-for-mlm-so-far-achillean-in}}</ref> |
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== Flag == |
== Flag == |
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The original achillean flag was created by Tumblr user pridenpositivity in 2016.<ref> |
The original achillean flag was created by Tumblr user pridenpositivity in 2016.<ref>{{Archive|URL=2019.04.16-133242/http://pridenpositivity.tumblr.com/post/146340602624/sapphic-flag-pink-love-violets-sga-women-used}}</ref> The flag was redesigned by DeviantArt user Pride-Flags on October 5, 2016,<ref>{{Archive|URL=2019.04.16-133800/https://www.deviantart.com/pride-flags/art/Achillean-638170749}}</ref> which is widely accepted as the current achillean flag. |
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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. |
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. |
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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> |
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>{{Archive|URL=2022.02.15-071318/https://www.reddit.com/r/vexillology/comments/d0ctq2/my_take_on_the_mlmachillean_pride_flag/}}</ref> In general, the achillean flag has been redesigned or tweaked many times since its creation.<ref name=":1">{{Archive|URL=2022.02.15-070957/https://mlmflags.carrd.co/%23mlm-flags}}</ref> |
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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 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>{{Archive|URL=2022.02.15-071124/https://lgbtqiarchive.tumblr.com/post/649942228563886080}}</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" /> |
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The MLM/NBLM flag by Twitter user R7YGUTZ was designed on September 11, 2020. The dark pink color at the top of the flag represents attraction and beauty, the purple represents MLM of color, the blue represents community and support, the turquoise represents acceptance, the light green represents [[Transgender|trans]], non-binary, and GNC MLM, the light orange represent peace and warmth, and the darker orange represents love and [[Romantic Attraction|romance]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/R7YGUTZ/status/1304520588770390022 R7YGUTZ on Twitter: MLM/NBLM Flag Post]</ref> |
The MLM/NBLM flag by Twitter user R7YGUTZ was designed on September 11, 2020. The dark pink color at the top of the flag represents attraction and beauty, the purple represents MLM of color, the blue represents community and support, the turquoise represents acceptance, the light green represents [[Transgender|trans]], non-binary, and GNC MLM, the light orange represent peace and warmth, and the darker orange represents love and [[Romantic Attraction|romance]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/R7YGUTZ/status/1304520588770390022 R7YGUTZ on Twitter: MLM/NBLM Flag Post]</ref> |
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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>[https://twitter.com/infernalgraves/status/1278494580527243264 infernalgraves on Twitter: MLM Flag Post]</ref> |
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>[https://twitter.com/infernalgraves/status/1278494580527243264 infernalgraves on Twitter: MLM Flag Post]</ref> |
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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 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>(source no longer exists)</ref> |
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The [[Demisexual|demi]]<nowiki/>achillean flag was created by wiki user [[User:Wemrotung|Wemrotung]] on August 3, 2021. It is the achillean flag in the demi- flag format. The dark grey stripe stands for [[A-Spec|a-spec]] attraction. This flag can be used for [[Sexual Attraction|sexual]], [[Romantic Attraction|romantic]], and [[Tertiary Attraction|tertiary]] attraction. |
The [[Demisexual|demi]]<nowiki/>achillean flag was created by wiki user [[User:Wemrotung|Wemrotung]] on August 3, 2021. It is the achillean flag in the demi- flag format. The dark grey stripe stands for [[A-Spec|a-spec]] attraction. This flag can be used for [[Sexual Attraction|sexual]], [[Romantic Attraction|romantic]], and [[Tertiary Attraction|tertiary]] attraction. |
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[[Category:Mia/Min Attraction]] |
[[Category:Mia/Min Attraction]] |
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[[Category:Gender-Loving-Gender]] |
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