Minos tells Icarus that the plan is dangerous because, even though it is risky, it is their only real chance to escape, and he wants Icarus to understand both the danger and the importance of following instructions carefully.

In many school versions of the Daedalus and Icarus myth, this line comes just before or along with the warnings about how to fly: not too high so the sun will not melt the wax, and not too low so the sea’s damp air will not ruin the wings. Minos (or, in most traditional tellings, Daedalus) stresses the danger so that Icarus realizes this is a serious, life‑or‑death attempt, not a game, and must be obeyed exactly.

So, he wants them to take the risk because:

  • Staying imprisoned means suffering or even death, so escape is worth the danger.
  • The warning about the risk is meant to protect Icarus and make him cautious and obedient during the escape.

In short, the plan is dangerous, but it offers hope and freedom, and the warning is there so Icarus will treat that danger with respect and not act recklessly.

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