Rishathra is from a popular sci-fi series...
2007-01-08 07:37:33 · 7 answers · asked by Rishathra 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
rishathra is sexual intercourse between individuals of two different humanoid species
2007-01-08 07:42:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
rishathra is sexual intercourse between individuals of two different humanoid species
Rishathra is also used as a form of birth control. Because it is impossible to impregnate a member of another species, sexual intercourse with such an individual provides sexual release without the risk of pregnancy. The issue of sexually transmitted diseases is not explored in the Ringworld novels until the last book, Ringworld's Children in which it is briefly mentioned that STDs cannot jump the species barrier.
2007-01-08 15:45:36 · answer #2 · answered by Jesenia O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So you want to know-- here we go -------------------------------------In Larry Niven's Ringworld novels, rishathra is sexual intercourse between individuals of two different humanoid species. It is not generally considered a taboo and is often used by the myriad hominids of the Ringworld as a way of sealing agreements, such as trade contracts and peace treaties. Humans, though not native to the Ringworld, share a common descent with the hominids of the Ringworld and may participate freely in rishathra.
Rishathra is also used as a form of birth control. Because it is impossible to impregnate a member of another species, sexual intercourse with such an individual provides sexual release without the risk of pregnancy. The issue of sexually transmitted diseases is not explored in the Ringworld novels until the last book, Ringworld's Children in which it is briefly mentioned that STDs cannot jump the species barrier.
The (non-sentient) "Vampire" species of hominid on Ringworld uses rishathra to obtain prey. A powerful pheromone is released that brings any compatible hominid into an extreme state of arousal. The victim immediately attempts to mate with the nearest compatible hominid, usually the vampire. During this mating, the vampire gains sustenance by draining the victim's blood.
The "Ghoul" species of hominid on Ringworld are generally not permitted to "rish" with members of another species. This is due to their place in the Ringworld ecosystem as carrion eaters, a practice that while accepted by other hominids prohibits such close relations.
The "Water People" species of hominid on Ringworld are unfortunately (from their perspective) not able to rish with most other hominids due to the requirement that such activities take place underwater. Air breathers are not able to hold their breath for sufficient time to allow the act of sexual intercourse to take place.
The term has since spread among science fiction fandom in general, being used to mean sex between any two (or more) humanoids of different species.
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2007-01-08 15:44:39 · answer #3 · answered by raj k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Larry Niven's Ringworld novels, rishathra is sexual intercourse between individuals of two different humanoid species. Definitely approve of this nickname.
2007-01-08 15:42:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is from the Ringworld series by Niven, and refers to intimate relations between different humanoid species
2007-01-08 15:43:48 · answer #5 · answered by SAMUEL ELI 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've just looked it up in Wikipedia but wouldn't like to repeat here what it says.
Maybe you could take a look.
2007-01-08 15:44:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means you watch too much tv
2007-01-08 15:41:26 · answer #7 · answered by layjc01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋