Achillean
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| Orientation: | Any |
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| GxG Format: | M/NB x M/NB |
| Genders: | Men, Non Binary |
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| Attracted To: | Men, Non Binary |
Achillean, also known as men-loving men (MLM), apollian, chaeronean, or wildean is a term relating to a man and/or Non-Binary individual who is attracted to other men or Non-Binary individuals. One may or may not be attracted to other genders as well. As the attraction is not necessarily exclusive. The Label unifies different terms all under an umbrella where all men/enby individuals love other men/enbys, this includes:
It can include those who are Bisexual, Pansexual, Queer and other M-spec identities.
History
The term Achillean has been used to describe things related to the figure of Achilles, the first instance of it being used to refer to Men-Loving-Men was back in 1959 in A.C. Hamilton's scholarly article titled "Spenser's Treatment of Myth":
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. (Citation Needed)
Etymology
The term Achillean comes from the mythological figure Achilles.
Sub Terms
| Label | Description | Flag | Creator |
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| Bambi Achillean | |||
