About Wyrdness
What is Wyrdness?
Wyrdness is a comprehensive, open-source database documenting 516+ paranormal phenomena from cultures around the world. Our mission is to preserve folklore, mythology, and unexplained mysteries with academic rigor and accessibility.
Our Approach
Each phenomenon in our database is meticulously documented with:
- Verified Sources - Academic papers, historical texts, and credible eyewitness accounts
- Cultural Context - Origin stories, regional variations, and cultural significance
- Evidence Analysis - Critical evaluation of claims and documented sightings
- Open Collaboration - Community-driven research via GitHub
Categories
Our database covers diverse categories including:
Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, Chupacabra
Banshees, Poltergeists, Shadow People
Dragons, Griffins, Phoenix
Slenderman, Black Eyed Children
Greys, Roswell, Area 51
Bermuda Triangle, Dyatlov Pass
Open Source & Open Data
Wyrdness is built on the principles of open knowledge. All data is freely available under Creative Commons licenses:
- Data: CC0-1.0 (Public Domain)
- Content: CC-BY-4.0 (Attribution Required)
- Code: MIT License
Every phenomenon has a dedicated GitHub repository where you can view sources, report corrections, submit sightings, and contribute research.
API Access
Developers can access our data programmatically:
- /api/v1/index.json - All phenomena
- /api/v1/categories.json - Category breakdown
- /api/v1/stats.json - Database statistics
- /api/v1/{phenomenon-id}.json - Individual entries
Contribute
Help us expand and improve the database:
- Report corrections or new sources via GitHub Issues
- Submit sighting reports with documentation
- Propose new phenomena for inclusion
- Improve translations and cultural context
Contact
Questions, suggestions, or collaboration inquiries?
Open an issue on GitHub.