A Deadly Sip: How the Master Poisoner Met His End
His murder streak ended when he tried to poison Darius III. The king knew about Bagoas’ habits and forced him to drink the poisoned wine himself. Later, someone else named Bagoas became Alexander the Great’s favorite after Persia fell. The name “Bagoas” now means someone who pulls political strings from behind curtains. His story shows how even kings feared the men who controlled their food and drink.
