Investigates theories of race in medieval English works. Through analysis of complex literary events, such as the battle between the knight Guy and the giant Colbrond in Guy of Warwick, the essay encapsulates the significance of “religion, descent, custom, law, language, monstrosity, geographical origin, and species” in addition to somatic markers in medieval English constructions of race. In addition, the essay provides a historiographical overview of contemporary thinking on race and medieval studies. Engages conversations in historiography, literature, embodiment, and religious studies.