Asking for forgiveness is usually a hunter-gatherer thing. Before agriculture brought starchy grains and dairy on the scene animal fat was the major calorie source, and vegetarianism would have meant only fruits, nuts, leafy vegetables, and tubers. And you’d need a lot of tubers in order for this to be a sufficiently calorie rich diet.
Asking for forgiveness is usually a hunter-gatherer thing. Before agriculture brought starchy grains and dairy on the scene animal fat was the major calorie source, and vegetarianism would have meant only fruits, nuts, leafy vegetables, and tubers. And you’d need a lot of tubers in order for this to be a sufficiently calorie rich diet.
You are right, of course. I did not want to imply that a vegan diet would have been feasible until recent advances.