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Erhan Güleryüz

Erhan Güleryüz

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June 3, 2026

Erhan Güleryüz (b. 1966) is a multifaceted artist active in music, cinema, and literature, and the founder of the group Ayna. He began his music career at an early age and developed it further during university through group projects. Since the 1990s, he has established himself on the Turkish music scene through both solo projects and his work with Ayna. A prolific creator of numerous songs, albums, films, and literary works, he is recognized as a versatile figure across multiple disciplines. Ea

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Meryem Şentürk Çoban

Meryem Şentürk Çoban

Meaning in the Mirror: The History and Metaphorical Depth of a ReflectionMe

Meaning in the Mirror: The History and Metaphorical Depth of a Reflection

(332 words)
November 29, 2025

Although a mirror appears to be an ordinary object in our daily lives, it carries profound symbolism, encompassing not only practical functions but also cultural, literary, and even spiritual meanings. The word "ayna," derived from the Persian ayne, meaning "indicator," has become part of our language and has served throughout human history as more than just a tool for self-reflection. Historical Journey: From Stone to Glass The earliest mirrors date back to around 6000 BCE and were made of poli

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Muhammed Emin Ortakuş

Muhammed Emin Ortakuş

Mirror, Mirror, Tell the People

Mirror, Mirror, Tell the People

(986 words)
June 8, 2026

One of the significant objects throughout human history, the ayna has always been regarded as a mesmerizing tool due to its reflective property. The ayna reflects the shape and appearance of objects by means of light reflection. In antiquity, it was an object crafted by polishing and refining metals such as bronze or copper and was considered a high-value item. Those unable to obtain one resorted to using the reflective property of water. With the introduction of glass in mirror production, its

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Muhammed Emin Ortakuş

Muhammed Emin Ortakuş