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How much factual Greek mythology is in the Percy Jackson series?

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I've been watching these movies with my kids and I keep wondering how much of the movies take from the actual stories. I never really kept up with Greek mythology so I'm not sure, is it a good representation?
 
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I've been watching these movies with my kids and I keep wondering how much of the movies take from the actual stories. I never really kept up with Greek mythology so I'm not sure, is it a good representation?
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They took their liberties with the stories to modernize them and make them fun for a new audience, but they took their liberties that is for sure! I personally really enjoyed them.
 
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