 I should mention that Thoth was also a baboon. Sometimes he's not a great mentor, to be honest. So, scribes from 5,000 years ago developed the same kinds of repetitive stress injuries that we get today. The difference is that they were celebrated for their skills. Plus, they had a special relationship with the god of wisdom, so I guess it's the Thoth that counts. Here's Elvis Costello in the attractions with Every Day I Write the Book.