Summary of Urban Dictionary: Achillean
- What does being achillean mean?
- What is the difference between MLM and achillean?
- What is the male version of sapphic?
- Can you be nonbinary and achillean?
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Achillean is an umbrella term for men or masculine-aligned individuals attracted to other men or masculine-aligned people, encompassing gay, bisexual, pansexual, and queer identities, serving as a counterpart to Sapphic for women. The term derives from the Greek hero Achilles, known for his deep bond with Patroclus, and symbolizes “men loving men” (MLM). It’s distinct from being exclusively gay, as it unifies various attractions to men under one banner, often represented by a flag with blue and green stripes and a green carnation, referencing historical gay symbols.
Key Aspects of Achillean Identity:
Inclusivity: It’s an umbrella term for men and masculine-aligned individuals (including trans and nonbinary people) attracted to other men or masculine-aligned people, not limited to exclusively gay men.
Origin: Named after the Greek hero Achilles, who had a significant relationship with Patroclus, making it a counterpart to “Sapphic” (for women attracted to women).
Usage: Promotes solidarity among men who love men, including gay, bi, pan, and queer men, similar to the term Men Loving Men (MLM).
Symbolism: The Achillean pride flag often features blue stripes (representing men) and a green carnation, a historical symbol of gay identity popularized by Oscar Wilde in Victorian England.
Achillean vs. Gay:
While gay men fall under the Achillean umbrella, being Achillean isn’t the same as being exclusively gay. Achillean is broader, recognizing diverse attractions to men, while “gay” often implies exclusive attraction to men (sometimes called Vincian).
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Achillean (also known as Men Loving Men (MLM), Apollian and Chaeronean) refers to men or masculine-aligned person who is attracted to other men or men-aligned people. This attraction doesn’t have to be exclusive, as the label is used in a way to unify all men who love other men such as gay (vincian) men, bisexual men, pansexual men, etc, promoting solidarity among men of all identities. Since achillean is an umbrella term, it is typically not used as an identity on it’s own, however it can be if desired.
by luqqs September 4, 2020
The gay-men equivalent of “Sapphic”. A term describing a gay man or gay relationship, usually sexual in connotation.
Comes from the Greek hero Achilles, who was well-known for having male lovers.
See Sapphic
Comes from the Greek hero Achilles, who was well-known for having male lovers.
See Sapphic
by felicitousFeline December 11, 2016
umbrella term non women attracted to non women, opposite of sapphic. sexualities under this umbrella are gay, bi (not bi women), pan (not pan women) etc.
by aasdgj7y6 September 25, 2021