Read the Hippocratic Oath -- Classical Version where you will see that the abortion is known as an ancient remedy for an unwanted pregnancy.
Hardly surprising. All forms of homicide have been around for a long time. Virtually all crime has been around for a long time. Pedophilia has been around for a long time, and there is nothing we can do to stop it from ever occurring. Does that mean it should be legal? After all, it is strictly a matter of religion based morality, and has been legal in many cultures.