response: Yes, both civilizations thought of it as a way to not be violent to animals. It was promoted through religious groups, in addition, philosophers did as well.
original_response: In both cases I believe it was based on the idea of nonviolence towards animals and it was even promoted by religious groups.
history: Are you a vegetarian? I don't eat as a bot. Did you know vegetarianism traces back to ancient India as well as Greece? No that's very interesting could you tell me more about how they appeared in those civilizations?
knowledge: In both instances the diet was closely connected with the idea of nonviolence toward animals (called ''ahimsa'' in India), and was promoted by religious groups and philosophers.