Achillean
Umbrella term for men loving men From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Umbrella term for men loving men From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Achillean is an umbrella term for men who are attracted to other men,[1] regardless of sexual or romantic orientation. This term includes men who are gay, m-spec, ace-spec, aro-spec, non-binary, and queer. It is the counterpart to sapphic.
| Pronunciation | ə-ˈki-lē- |
|---|---|
| Etymology | Achilles + -ic |
| Abbreviations | MLM |
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| Flag | |
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| Flag name | Achillean pride flag |
The term derives from Achilles, the greatest warrior among the Greeks at Troy and slayer of Hector from Homer's Iliad.[2] The definition comes from the relationship between Achilles and his friend Patroclus. Some have interpreted this relationship as a same-sex relationship.[1]
The term achillean is used to refer to any man who is attracted towards other men, such as homosexual, homoromantic, multisexual, and multiromantic men.[3]
The achillean pride flag was created in 2016 by a tumblr user.[1] The light blue represents men and the green carnation is a reference to Oscar Wilde, who popularized using a green carnation to hint at homosexuality.[4]
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