Why do vampires sleep in coffins?

Answer 1

Vampires do not exist they're only in movies to make it scarier. The first reference to a vampire sleeping in a coffin was in the 1931 movie Dracula. The first reference to vampires sleeping in anything other than a bad was in Bram Stoker's novel Dracula.

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A few of the more famous vampires were shown sleeping in their coffins which has given rise to the stereotype. This is simply because that was where they found themselves when they woke up and it is comfortable and convenient and they certainly paid enough for it, so why not continue sleeping there? Some have a great sense of tradition and family pride and that it as proper for them to continue with the heirloom. In fact, a vampire has no real need to sleep in his (or her) coffin.

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I believe vampires do exist. They're not like the ones that you see in the movies though. These people actually choose to drink blood as a preference and live the lifestyle based on what they've seen in movies.

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Answer 2

Yes sometimes if they have been alive a long time.... i mean centuries.

Only a few vampires have slept in coffins and these were those from the days when people purchased their coffins long before they even thought of dying. It is a tradition sort of thing, of respecting the commitment they made in life for when they were dead. Count Dracula and Count Orlock slept in their coffins. All the vampires from Ann Rice's stories slept in their coffins. Personally I think it is an over-used stereotype, like witches riding broom-sticks.

Answer 3

Yes, they can. In fact two famous vampires: Count Dracula and Count Orlock did so and gave rise to the stereotype. However the habit is not universal. A vampire can sleep where ever he/she/it pleases.