When Darius attempted to become independent of the powerful vizier, Bagoas tried to poison him too; but Darius was warned and forced Bagoas to drink the poison himself (Diod. xvii.
Ketika Darius berusaha menjadi mandiri dari wazir yang berkuasa tersebut, Bagoas mencoba meracuni dia juga; tetapi Darius diperingatkan dan memaksa Bagoas untuk meminum racun itu sendiri (Diod. xvii.