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I posted this a few days ago; just ignore the Norse stuff. As far as non-fiction, you can't do much better than the work of Walter Burkert. Ancient Greek Religion is probably a better introduction; you'll have to read something about Eleusis, too.
If you'd like to get into myth in general, definitely look into archetypal theory and criticism. It can be challenging, but it's very much worth it and quite illuminating.
EDIT: It might also be a good idea to keep this on hand.
I think this one
The Dictionary of Classical Mythology: The Indispensable Guide for All Students and Readers of Ancient and Modern Literature and Art https://www.amazon.com/dp/0553257765/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_vqP0BbNYMEKX0