What Kinds Of Myths Should Citizens Be Telling Themselves?

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Law, Religion and Philosophy
When comparing between religion, law and philosophy, the law is the strongest at shaping the community and establishing standards to be followed. This is in light of the various laws that exist and the efficiency that they bring to the society. Religion on the other hand, is more of a personal preference and the same is true for philosophy. Basically, members of the society will at the individual level follow the religion or the philosophy they feel is fitting to them. Following the law on the other hand offers a uniform way of operations in the society. While it may be considered to be dogmatic, this is an approach that provides order in any given setup. Different people in the society regardless of their philosophy or their religious beliefs will follow the law as it is established. This is a rather strong approach and one that offers the easiest way to order within the society (Brouwer, Mark). The use of the law in a democracy is captured in the Crito associated with Plato. Philosophy on the other hand is associated with Apology, which was also done by Plato. The third concept to be considered is Religion associated with Euthyphro, which was done by Plato as well. When considering the modern citizenry identity and the aspects of myth the law being more effective when considered against, religion and philosophy.
On the accounts Socrates and obeying the law, he did not simply reason about whether or not he should follow the law. Largely, he would simply follow the law with obedience. He is seen to remain in prison as part of the laws that dictated what the prisoners in Athens were supposed to do. This is to mean that, Socrates had the choice but he chose to go with the law (Brouwer, Mark). Despite the fact that, Socrates had the power within him to choose to use philosophy or even religion, the most applicable approach that came natural to him was follow the law. In the dramatic settings that Plato brings out Socrates, he is able to elaborate the element of being obedient. In Crito, 51 b and 51 c, this is further referenced (Crito, pg. 7). Ideally the element of obedience is key as one is supposed as they are commanded by the city and even the homeland (Crito, pg. 7).
This is also mentioned in The Apology, where Plato insists that laws has to be followed (The Apology, pg.2). This is a culmination of a debate on whether obedience to god should play part. On the 19 b section of the Apology, this question has an answer that comes in the form of judgement to follow the law.
‘Very well then. I must surely defend myself and attempt to uproot from your minds in so short a time the slander that has resided there so long. I wish this may happen, if it is in any way better for you and me, and that my defence may be successful, but I think this is very diffic...