If a mythological character actually appears in the work of literature you're considering, it's NOT an allusion. For instance, when Poseidon and the other gods and goddesses show up in the Percy Jackson novels (or Clash of the Titans novelization, for that matter), it not an allusion.
An allusion occurs when a character is figuratively compared to a literary or historical figure (in our case, mythological). The literal appearance of such a character automatically makes it not an allusion.
If you have questions about what is/isn't an allusion, write them in the "comments" section of this post.
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