According to one version Parysatis wanted to save the life of the Spartan commander Clearchus and his fellow-generals, who had been taken prisoner by Tissaphernes, but Stateira had succeeded in persuading her husband to execute the prisoners.
Menurut satu versi Parysatis ingin menyelamatkan kehidupan komandan Spartan Klearkhos dan rekan-rekan jenderalnya, yang dipenjara oleh Tissaphernes, namun Stateira berhasil meyakinkan suaminya untuk membunuh para tahanan tersebut.