There is some evidence to suggest that Pythagoras and Polycrates were friendly at first and it is claimed that Pythagoras went to Egypt with a letter of introduction written by Polycrates.
Mayroong ilang mga katibayan upang magmungkahi na Pythagoras at Polycrates ay friendly sa una at ito ay inaangkin na Pythagoras napunta sa Egypt sa isang sulat ng pagpapakilala sa pamamagitan ng nakasulat na Polycrates.