Colette's story combines elements of folklore, religiousthemes, and a narrative of a man facing a supernatural threat.

This is a classic French-Canadian Folktale with a touch ofthe supernatural.  In this story, the church ensures the people know the devil is always present when the people stray from the church teachings.

FanFan's actions made him the perfect candidate to bepursued by the devil's Big Tailed Beast.

References Horned & Hoofed Monsters of Canadian LegendLa Bete a Grand’Queue (The Big-Tailed Beast; English Translation)